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Job DescriptionVisa Technology & Operations LLC, a Visa Inc. company, needs a Staff ML Engineer (multiple openings) in Foster City, CA to:
- Architect, design, build, develop, test, and/or implement software applications.
- Conduct business and technical analysis, code reviews, and unit testing.
- Implement, and produce technical documentation of solutions for new development, system enhancements, and production support.
- Design, develop, and implement modifications and corrections to existing software, including the development of debugging routines.
- Perform regular check-ins to continuous integration of systems and/or software applications.
- Participate in cross-functional teams and work with architects, systems analysts, project managers, QA and other developers to implement business requirements while applying the latest available tools and technology.
- Work under direct supervision to ensure on-time delivery of projects, production support plans, and knowledge transfer for long-term supportability of upgrades, enhancements, and deployments.
- Position reports to the Foster City, California office and may allow for partial telecommuting.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, followed by 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a software engineer-related occupation.
- Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a software engineer-related occupation.
- Position requires experience in the following:
- Java.
- Knowledge of data structures implementation and optimization.
- Multi-threading, concurrency, and error-handling.
- Building enterprise scale web services (RESTful), and their scalability, resiliency, and availability.
- Building application frameworks or reusable components.
- Python.
Worksite: Foster City, CA
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 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.
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 this position is $213,512.00 USD to $270,800.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In 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.
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