This role pays more than
90%
of similar roles. Most pay
$198,675–$254,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$283k
versus about
$227k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
103 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,200–$233,700
across 99 roles with salary data.
Principal ML Scientist joins the Value-Added Services Product Development team within the Engage, Resolve, & Assist group to drive innovation in AI-driven solutions for issuers, merchants, and fintechs. This role focuses on the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of a Generative AI platform with a specific emphasis on inference systems. The individual will design and code highly scalable distributed systems while leading the adoption of Generative and Agentic AI to improve developer productivity and product innovation. Key responsibilities include establishing CI/CD automation, mentoring engineering teams, and developing core frameworks or proof-of-concepts. Required technical skills include proficiency in Java, Python, or GoLang; experience with Spring, Node.js, and React; knowledge of RESTful and gRPC APIs; and expertise in SQL, NoSQL, Redis, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Generative AI
Large Language Models
LLMOps
MLOps
Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
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CI/CD
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