Chief SW Engineer

Visa

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$195,900–$314,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $164,584–$245,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $255k versus about $205k for comparable roles.

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About Visa

Visa Inc. is the world''s largest payment network, enabling digital payments for consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments through its global processing network and branded card products. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services

Visa currently has 119 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $156,800–$251,100 across 115 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Chief SW Engineer

The Chief SW Engineer joins the Payment Products Development team to build software solutions that leverage data to address complex business challenges. This role involves hands-on activities including developing proof of concepts, coding, and testing. The engineer will develop and test automation frameworks, contribute to core product code, and oversee the full lifecycle of features from initial design and development to release deployments and post-deployment support. Key responsibilities include participating in Continuous Integration activities, managing data governance, and maintaining system infrastructure within an agile environment. The position requires proficiency in emerging technologies like Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. The role focuses on delivering high-quality products while accurately scoping efforts, identifying risks, and communicating technical trade-offs to stakeholders within the payments technology domain.

What you'll do

  • Develop and test automation frameworks and contribute to core product code.
  • Oversee the full product lifecycle from initial design and development to release and post-deployment support.
  • Deliver assigned software modules on time within an agile team environment.
  • Scope project efforts, identify potential risks, and communicate technical trade-offs to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and participate in Continuous Integration activities.
  • Perform tasks related to data governance and system infrastructure.
  • Conduct hands-on proof of concepts and software testing to solve business challenges.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, 9 years with an Advanced degree, 6 years with a PhD, or 15+ years of experience.
  • 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, 12 years with an Advanced Degree, or 9+ years with a PhD (preferred).
  • Experience in developing and testing automation frameworks.
  • Experience in delivering products and features from concept to deployment.
  • Experience in agile software development environments.
  • Experience in scoping, risk identification, and stakeholder communication.
  • Experience in Continuous Integration activities.
  • Experience in data governance and system infrastructure tasks.

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