Visa · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer, Crypto Program
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Crypto Program. The role involves designing and building software products that influence Visa’s internal standards for scalability and security while working on complex distributed systems and innovative payment technologies.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Design code and systems that touch 40% of the world population while influencing Visa’s internal standards for scalability, security, and reusability
Collaborate multi-functionally to create design artifacts and develop best-in-class software solutions for multiple Visa technical offerings
Actively contribute to product quality improvements, valuable service technology, and new business flows in diverse agile squads
Develop robust and scalable products intended for a myriad of customers including end-user merchants, b2b, and business to government solutions
Leverage innovative technologies to build the next generation of Payment Services, Transaction Platforms, Real-Time Payments, and Buy Now Pay Later Technology
Opportunities to make a difference on a global or local scale through mentorship and continued learning opportunities
Demonstrates relevant technical working knowledge to understand requirements
Identifies and contributes to the development and solution strategies to team members that improve the design and functionality of interface features across one or more project features, under minimal guidance
Applies standard processes on the use of programming languages (e.g. HTML, C++, Java) to write code that fulfills website modification requests and technical requirements
Collaborates with others to support the piloting of new technology capabilities and features that enhance the user website experience across e-commerce products
Analyzes bugs for simple issues and applies debugging tools to verify assumptions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience
Preferred
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Proven experience designing and developing backend applications for high performance, distributed systems
Proven expertise developing software within the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) model
Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Go, and C++
Solid understanding of blockchain technologies, DeFi protocols, consensus protocols and security schemes
Experience developing smart contracts for EVM-compatible blockchains, strong knowledge of ERC standards and EIPs for building scalable dApps
Experience with test-driven development (TDD), unit testing, and performance testing
Experience with CI/CD tools
Highly motivated and quick to learn new technologies to tackle complex challenges
Background in payments and financial services is a plus
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership abilities, with effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to present complex concepts clearly and succinctly
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
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TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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