Visa
Overview
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 We are seeking a
Director of Software Engineering
who combines strategic leadership with strong technical depth. This role leads multiple engineering teams while maintaining hands-on involvement in architecture decisions, technical reviews, and proof-of-concepts. You will drive engineering excellence, influence technology strategy, and ensure delivery of scalable, secure solutions that impact millions globally.
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
Guide architecture decisions, review critical components, and contribute to proof-of-concepts
Collaborate with Product and Architecture leaders to define technology roadmaps
Establish processes for code quality, automation, and operational excellence
Hire, mentor, and retain top engineering talent
Champion adoption of emerging technologies (AI/ML, GenAI, cloud-native architectures)
Drive measurable improvements in engineering efficiency and system performance
Skills You’ll Bring
Strategic leadership with a proven ability to manage multiple teams and large-scale programs
Deep technical expertise in modern architectures (microservices, cloud-native), security engineering, and API platforms
Strong understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle principles
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change
Experience balancing hands-on technical involvement with leadership responsibilities
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Payments industry experience is a plus
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s degree, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience
Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with technical depth
Expertise in modern architectures (microservices, cloud-native), security engineering, and API platforms
Strong understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle principles
Preferred Qualifications:
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
Technical Expertise:
Strong background in commercial software development within Unix/Linux environments
Deep knowledge of security engineering, IAM, authentication frameworks, and API Gateway development
Proficiency in modern architectures and technologies: Java/J2EE, Containers, Kubernetes, database technologies
Understanding of highly available, scalable transactional systems
Leadership & Delivery:
Minimum 3 years leading product development and delivery across multiple technologies (Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript, SQL, REST, test automation frameworks)
Proven ability to hire, develop, and retain high-caliber engineering talent
Demonstrated success driving measurable improvements in engineering efficiency, delivery, and performance metrics
Innovation & Emerging Tech:
Experienced in leveraging GenAI tools and strong understanding of agentic solutions
Ability to champion adoption of emerging technologies to accelerate delivery and improve developer productivity
Collaboration & Influence:
Strong experience partnering with Product leaders and technical product managers to define joint roadmaps and drive prioritization
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; capable of forming and advocating independent viewpoints
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a focus on win-win outcomes
Methodologies & Industry Knowledge:
Deep understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle principles
Payments industry experience is a plus
Additional Information 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 protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY:
The estimated salary range for this position is $186,800 to $299,200 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.
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Job Description We are seeking a
Director of Software Engineering
who combines strategic leadership with strong technical depth. This role leads multiple engineering teams while maintaining hands-on involvement in architecture decisions, technical reviews, and proof-of-concepts. You will drive engineering excellence, influence technology strategy, and ensure delivery of scalable, secure solutions that impact millions globally.
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
Guide architecture decisions, review critical components, and contribute to proof-of-concepts
Collaborate with Product and Architecture leaders to define technology roadmaps
Establish processes for code quality, automation, and operational excellence
Hire, mentor, and retain top engineering talent
Champion adoption of emerging technologies (AI/ML, GenAI, cloud-native architectures)
Drive measurable improvements in engineering efficiency and system performance
Skills You’ll Bring
Strategic leadership with a proven ability to manage multiple teams and large-scale programs
Deep technical expertise in modern architectures (microservices, cloud-native), security engineering, and API platforms
Strong understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle principles
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change
Experience balancing hands-on technical involvement with leadership responsibilities
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Payments industry experience is a plus
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s degree, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience
Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with technical depth
Expertise in modern architectures (microservices, cloud-native), security engineering, and API platforms
Strong understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle principles
Preferred Qualifications:
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
Technical Expertise:
Strong background in commercial software development within Unix/Linux environments
Deep knowledge of security engineering, IAM, authentication frameworks, and API Gateway development
Proficiency in modern architectures and technologies: Java/J2EE, Containers, Kubernetes, database technologies
Understanding of highly available, scalable transactional systems
Leadership & Delivery:
Minimum 3 years leading product development and delivery across multiple technologies (Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript, SQL, REST, test automation frameworks)
Proven ability to hire, develop, and retain high-caliber engineering talent
Demonstrated success driving measurable improvements in engineering efficiency, delivery, and performance metrics
Innovation & Emerging Tech:
Experienced in leveraging GenAI tools and strong understanding of agentic solutions
Ability to champion adoption of emerging technologies to accelerate delivery and improve developer productivity
Collaboration & Influence:
Strong experience partnering with Product leaders and technical product managers to define joint roadmaps and drive prioritization
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; capable of forming and advocating independent viewpoints
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a focus on win-win outcomes
Methodologies & Industry Knowledge:
Deep understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle principles
Payments industry experience is a plus
Additional Information 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 protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY:
The estimated salary range for this position is $186,800 to $299,200 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.
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