Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

Updated on 7/21/2026

Visa

Visa

10,001+ employees

Global digital payments network processing transactions

Compensation Overview

$173.1k - $276.8k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity

Bellevue, WA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; days in office to be confirmed.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
gRPC
Data Structures & Algorithms
Apache Kafka
Docker
Go
Observability
REST APIs
C/C++

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Requirements
  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Preferred Qualifications are listed below but should be treated as desirable: 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
  • Programming Languages: Knowledge of and ability to develop back-end code (e.g. GO, C/C++, containers and gRPC) in support of platform development. This includes the extension of capabilities of packages and products.
  • API Generation: The ability to develop and apply Application Program Interfaces (APIs), a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications that specify how software components should interact and are used when programming graphical user
  • Architecture: Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems, including hands-on work with Kafka or similar technologies.
  • SDLC: Strong understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, including testing strategies, automation, deployment, and release strategies.
  • Observability: Deep expertise in observability, including monitoring, logging, and alerting.
  • Cloud Computing: experience developing cloud-ready components
  • GAI: utilization of Generative AI models and software for code development
  • Knowledge of and the ability to use database software (e.g., applications, web-based applications, information systems) to maintain, modify, and output data.
  • Knowledge of systems integration process in which separately produced components or subsystems are combined and problems in their interactions are addressed.
  • Knowledge of data structures, which consist of data organization, management, and storage formats that enable efficient access and modifications. This includes a collection of data values, the relationships among them, and the functions or operations that can be applied to the data.
  • Expertise in architecting, developing and debugging polyglot architecture and systems
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
  • Provides strategic technical and functional knowledge of the e-commerce platform as well as a thorough understanding of the business to direct strategy on collecting and understanding requirements.
  • Leads meetings with product partners to recommend development and solution strategies that improve the design and functionality of interface features across a range of payment products.
  • Formalizes Standard Processes on the use of programming languages (e.g. C++, Go) to write code that fulfills website modification requests and technical requirements.
  • Leads and plans the piloting and integration of new technology capabilities and features that enhance the user website experience across e-commerce products.
  • Analyzes patterns across bugs and implements systemic solutions to ensure websites remain functional and easy to use.
Desired Qualifications
  • Energy and Experience: A growth mindset that is curious and passionate about technologies and enjoys challenging projects on a global scale
  • Challenge the Status Quo: Comfort in pushing the boundaries, ‘hacking’ beyond traditional solutions
  • Language Expertise: Expertise in one or more general development languages (e.g., Go, Java, C#, C++)
  • Builder: Experience building and deploying modern services with quality and scalability
  • Learner: Constant drive to learn new technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, MCPs and other AI concepts, etc.
  • Partnership: Experience collaborating with Product, Test, Dev-ops, and Agile/Scrum teams

Visa operates a global digital payments network that connects consumers, businesses, banks, and governments to enable electronic card payments. Its system moves money through a card-based flow: a merchant request, card authorization via Visa, funds settlement between banks, and data processing, with fees earned on transactions and services. The company differentiates itself with its worldwide network, large client base, and partnerships that expand access to digital payments while supporting sustainable commerce. Its goal is to widen financial inclusion and provide convenient, secure electronic payments for a growing share of global commerce.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • Visa Ventures invested in Nekuda's $5M round for agentic payments.
  • Visa Ventures led BVNK's $50M Series B for stablecoin payments.
  • VisaNet handled 164.7 billion transactions annually in 2021.

What critics are saying

  • FedNow bypasses Visa, cutting transaction volume in 12-24 months.
  • PSD2 enables direct payments, causing 70-85% volume loss in 18-36 months.
  • CBDCs in 130+ countries reduce Visa's market by 15-25% in 36-60 months.

What makes Visa unique

  • VisaNet processes 76,000 transactions per second with 99.9999% availability.
  • VisaNet connects 3.6 billion accounts across 200+ countries.
  • VisaNet uses AI for smarter authorization and fraud prevention.

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