Visa · 1 day ago
Staff Research Scientist-Generative AI and Foundational Models
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $271K/yrVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions globally. The Staff Research Scientist will conduct research and development in generative AI and foundational models to drive innovation and insights for Visa's strategic products.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Conduct research and development in the field of generative AI and foundation models
Design and implement novel algorithms, models, and AI Agents to advance the state-of-the-art in generative AI
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore applications of generative AI in various domains
Stay updated with the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the field of generative AI
Collect, preprocess, and analyze large-scale datasets for training and evaluation purposes
Evaluate and optimize models to improve their efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness
Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals
Qualification
Required
Ph.D in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CIS/MIS, Data Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
Preferred
Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and generative models
Strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Experience in developing and implementing novel algorithms and models
Experience in developing AI Agents system
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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