Chief SW Engineer

About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description Job Summary This position is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about solving challenging business problems and building applications that provide an excellent user experience. The Chief SW Engineer will be an integral part of the Payment Products Development team, focusing on the development of software solutions that leverage data to address business challenges.

The role involves hands-on activities including proof of concepts, development, and testing, with adaptability to change tasks according to team

requirements. All roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work. Key

Responsibilities Develop and test automation frameworks and contribute to core product code. Deliver high-quality products and features, overseeing the process from initial idea to final delivery, including design, development, testing, release deployments, and post-deployment support. Ensure timely delivery of assigned modules within an agile team setting. Accurately scope efforts, identify risks, and communicate trade-offs with team members and stakeholders. Coordinate and participate in Continuous Integration activities. Communicate status updates, issues, and potential risks promptly. Perform tasks related to data governance and system infrastructure as required. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications Basic

Qualifications 12+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 9 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 15+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in developing and testing automation frameworks. Experience in delivering products and features from concept to deployment. Experience in agile software development environments. Experience in scoping, risk identification, and stakeholder communication. Experience in Continuous Integration activities. Experience in data governance and system infrastructure tasks. Preferred

Qualifications 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience. Experience in hands-on proof of concepts, development, and testing. Experience in adapting to changing team

requirements. Experience in supporting post-deployment activities. Experience in communicating technical status and risks to stakeholders. Information for US Applicants For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $195,900.00 to $ 314,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for

bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive

benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program. Work Hours Varies upon the needs of the department. Travel

Requirements This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. Mental/Physical

Requirements This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. If you thrive on rapid growth and enjoy working alongside positive, driven teammates, you’ll feel right at home here. Help us to uplift everyone, everywhere. Whether you’re starting your career, pushing your capabilities or are a seasoned professional, learn how we can partner to reimagine the world. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Visa, we are driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Our evolving technology keeps us at the heart of the digital economy, connecting people to 80+ million businesses worldwide. Backed by a resilient, proven model, our expanding network fuels growth—for Visa and for your career. Your journey starts here — discover how we hire Ready to take the next step? Learn more about life at Visa, explore our hiring process and get first-hand insights by hearing directly from our recruiters about what to expect. Apply with confidence today! Learn our recruiting process