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DirectorFull-timeMicroservicesAgileAIAPIML
Salary Range
$204,000 - $276,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering who combines strategic leadership with strong technical depth. This role leads multiple engineering teams while maintaining hands-on involvement in architecture decisions, technical reviews, and proof-of-concepts. You will drive engineering excellence, influence technology strategy, and ensure delivery of scalable, secure solutions that impact millions globally.
Essential Functions
• Lead and inspire engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
• Guide architecture decisions, review critical components, and contribute to proof-of-concepts
• Collaborate with Product and Architecture leaders to define technology roadmaps
• Establish processes for code quality, automation, and operational excellence
• Hire, mentor, and retain top engineering talent
• Champion adoption of emerging technologies (AI/ML, GenAI, cloud-native architectures)
• Drive measurable improvements in engineering efficiency and system performanceSkills You’ll Bring
• Strategic leadership with a proven ability to manage multiple teams and large-scale programs
• Deep technical expertise in modern architectures (microservices, cloud-native), security engineering, and API platforms
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle principles
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change
• Experience balancing hands-on technical involvement with leadership responsibilities
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Payments industry experience is a plusThis is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
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About Visa
Visa is a global technology company that operates at the forefront of the payments industry, facilitating electronic funds transfers across the world. Founded in 1958 as BankAmericard and evolving into Visa Inc. in 2007, the company has established itself as a cornerstone of modern financial infrastructure. Headquartered in the United States, Visa provides the technological backbone that enables billions of transactions annually, connecting consumers, businesses, banks, and governments in over 200 countries and territories. Its network, VisaNet, is renowned for its security, reliability, and scalability, processing transactions with speed and precision. Visa offers a comprehensive suite of payment solutions, including credit, debit, prepaid, and commercial products, all designed to enhance the way people and businesses transact. Key features of Visa’s services include advanced security protocols such as tokenization and biometric authentication, global acceptance at millions of merchant locations, and innovative digital payment options like contactless and mobile wallet integrations. The company primarily targets consumers seeking convenient and secure payment methods, merchants aiming to streamline operations and reduce fraud, and financial institutions looking to offer competitive payment products. Visa’s solutions are particularly valuable in the retail, hospitality, and e-commerce sectors, where seamless and secure transactions are critical. Visa holds a dominant position in the global payments industry, processing trillions of dollars in transactions each year and setting industry standards for innovation and security. The company’s notable achievements include pioneering the introduction of credit cards, driving the adoption of contactless payments, and leading initiatives to combat fraud and promote financial inclusion. Visa’s unique value proposition lies in its ability to combine a vast, interconnected network with cutting-edge technology, enabling faster, safer, and more inclusive financial transactions worldwide. Its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation further solidifies its role as a leader in shaping the future of payments.
