Data Engineer, New College Grad - 2026, Foster City, CA

Visa•Foster City, CA

8h•$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa’s Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce. We operate the world’s most sophisticated processing networks capable of handling more than 65k secure transactions a second across 80M merchants, 15k Financial Institutions, and billions of everyday people. While working with us you’ll get to work on complex distributed systems and solve massive scale problems centered on new payment flows, business and data solutions, cyber security, and B2C platforms. The Opportunity: We are looking for a versatile, curious, and energetic Data Engineer who embrace solving complex challenges on a global scale. As a Visa Data Engineer, you will be an integral part of a multi-functional development team inventing, designing, building, and testing software products that reach a truly global customer base. While building components of powerful payment technology, you will get to see your efforts shaping the digital future of monetary transactions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, graduating May 2025 - August 2026.
Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position.
Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position.
Future sponsorship will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, C++, Rust, Golang
Basic knowledge of Distributed Systems, and Data Structures
Knowledge or experience with Big Data and the Cloud platform services: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark.
Passion for exploring emerging data engineering technologies and GenAI, including modern data pipelines, distributed processing (e.g., Spark), cloud platforms, containerization, and AI-driven tools.
Basic Knowledge in ETL, Data Pipelines using Python, Shell Scripts, Apache Airflow, and Apache Kafka; Building & Populating Data Warehouses, and Querying with BI tools.
Basic Knowledge in RDBMS fundamentals: Design & Creation of Databases, Schemas, Tables; DB Administration, Security & working with MySQL & IBM Db2.
Basic Knowledge in SQL query language, database functions, stored procs, working with multiple tables, joins, & transactions.
Basic Knowledge in NoSQL & Big Data concepts: MongoDB, Cassandra
Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service
Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies
The ability to take on challenges and address problems head-on
Strong ability to collaborate
Highly driven, resourceful and results oriented
Good team player and excellent interpersonal skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and navigate through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

Design code and systems that touch 40% of the world population while influencing Visa’s internal standards for scalability, security, and reusability
Collaborate multi-functionally to create design artifacts and develop best-in-class software solutions for multiple Visa technical offerings
Actively contribute to product quality improvements, valuable service technology, and new business flows in diverse agile squads
Develop robust and scalable products intended for a myriad of customers including end-user merchants, b2b, and business to government solutions.
Leverage innovative technologies to build the next generation of Payment Services, Transaction Platforms, Real-Time Payments, and Buy Now Pay Later Technology
Opportunities to make a difference on a global or local scale through mentorship and continued learning opportunities
Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture for validating and certifying payment workflows
Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
Present technical solutions, capabilities, considerations, and features in business terms.
Effectively communicate status, issues, and risks in a precise and timely manner.