Visa · 2 weeks ago
Staff SW Engineer - GenAI
Bellevue, WA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $210K/yrVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, committed to connecting the world through innovative payment solutions. The Staff Software Engineer will design and build AI-powered tools to enhance the software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality software products that meet the needs of a global customer base.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Design, build, and ship AI-powered tools that enhance the autonomous development lifecycle - from code commit to production deployment
Convert AI concepts into concrete, working products with clear success metrics and measurable impact
Build AI systems that improve software quality through intelligent code analysis, test optimization, and automated defect detection
Develop AI-powered log analysis tools that autonomously identify issues, patterns, and anomalies across build, test, and deployment phases
Create AI-driven solutions that provide deep insights into code quality, technical debt, and system performance
Build deployment log analysis capabilities that automatically detect and diagnose release issues in real-time
Implement one-click deployment and release automation with AI-powered validation and rollback capabilities
Develop independent release systems with integrated metrics, alerts, and intelligent decision-making
Solve engineering CI problems using AI agents - including build failures, automation failures, flaky tests, and code merge conflicts
Apply AI engineering mindset to break down complex automation visions into achievable, shippable milestones
Integrate with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Argo CD) to automate test recovery, mock service generation, and code validation
Develop test automation frameworks and intelligent test analysis tools that evolve from basic classifiers to self-healing systems
Build audit trace systems to track AI decision-making, automated actions, and developer interventions across the SDLC
Create AI agent orchestration layers that manage autonomous workflows throughout the software development lifecycle
Design modular AI architectures that allow incremental feature additions and version upgrades
Develop web-based dashboards and visualization tools for monitoring AI agent performance, KPIs, and failure trends
Work cross-functionally with DevOps, QA, and Platform Engineering to improve system reliability and developer velocity
Conduct root cause analysis for automation failures and CI/CD regressions using data-driven and AI-based methods
Collaborate with product owners to gather requirements and ensure AI tools deliver practical value quickly
Drive continuous innovation in AI-driven developer productivity through research, prototype building, and production rollouts
Demonstrate strong execution - shipping working AI tools on schedule, iterating based on feedback and metrics
Qualification
Required
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong product mindset with ability to prioritize features and deliver incremental value
Pragmatic approach to AI development - knowing when to build simple vs. complex solutions
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate across engineering and product teams
Passion for innovation and building AI systems that empower engineers
Strong ownership mindset and curiosity to explore emerging AI technologies
Bias toward action and shipping - comfortable releasing v1 and iterating rather than over-engineering
Preferred
Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript (React, Node.js, Express.js), Shell scripting
Frameworks: Spring Boot, React, Lang Chain, Lang Graph, JUnit, Jest, Jasmine, Rest Assured
DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Argo CD, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Docker, Docker-Compose, Helm, Kubernetes
AI/ML Tools: Open AI API, Anthropic, Claude Code, Cline, Copilot
Testing Tools: Playwright, Rest Assured, JUnit, Jest, Jasmine
Data and Messaging: Kafka, Hazel cast, MySQL, ETL tools (Clover)
Observability: Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus
Cloud Platforms: AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP
Performance Testing: Gatling, JMeter
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.
Founded in 1958
10001+ employees
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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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