Copy of Sr Director, Software Engineering

Join the Ecosystem and Organizational Risk (EOR) team as a Senior Director for our Product Development group. Were a Value Added Services Technology function dedicated to safeguarding the security and integrity of the payment ecosystem. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategy design and deployment of risk programs and adapting them as the payment and threat landscapes evolve. The position requires a collaborative leader who can work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver these programs and ensure they align with Visas business strategy and its growth.

Be a part of our mission to shape the future of secure payments.

Essential Functions

• Partner with Product teams on planning requirements and prioritization. Influence product strategy and roadmap.
• Drive the design implementation and deployment of secure reliable robust and interoperable products. Lead with a GenAI-First mindset and incorporate GenAI through the entire SSDL
• Drive excellence in engineering practices across the SSDLC including use of GenAI tools.
• Build and lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary team of software developers data engineers test engineers.
• Develop and nurture the engineering team by hiring critical talent driving retention motivating and mentoring staff and driving career growth for team members. Build an inclusive team culture and a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Forge strong partnerships with key stakeholders across Technology & Business.
• Demonstrate deep business acumen to be able to effectively partner with Product and influence product strategy and direction.
• Drive strategic impact for EOR by delivering fit-for-purpose products with an accelerated time to market.
• Ensure strong program management and governance practices for your team.
• Role model Visa Leadership Principles (VLPs)

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office three days a week with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree OR 15 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD or MD) PhD with 9 years of experience
• 15 years of experience leading product development and delivery using multiple technologies - Java/J2EE Spring MVC Spring Boot Angular JavaScript MySQL Maven design patterns test automation frameworks
• Experience using GenAI technologies across SSDLC for productivity improvement and experience building GenAI-centric products to drive innovation.
• Experience leading design and development of mission-critical secure reliable systems. Experience leading design & development of data-centric solutions. Extensive knowledge and experience in modern data ingestion frameworks
• Excel in partnering with Product on planning define joint product/technology roadmaps driving prioritization & influencing Product outcomes
• Strong experience with agile methodologies & software development lifecycle principles. Experience driving continuous improvements to processes/tools for and leveraging GenAI for manifold increase to developer productivity
• Demonstrated ability to drive measurable improvements across engineering delivery and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated success in leading high performing multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed engineering teams. Demonstrated ability to hire develop and retain high-caliber talent
• Excellent problem solving and analytics skills. Capable of forming and advocating an independent viewpoint
• Must demonstrate business acumen longer-term strategic thinking and ability to influence Product partner teams
• Strong collaboration and effective communication with focus on win-win outcomes
• 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 a new hire into this position is 206100.00 to 304300.00 USD which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and 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.

Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time