Staff Research Scientist

Visa•Foster City, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa Research conducts applied and fundamental research and was created to lead the company in pushing the boundaries of payment related technologies on a global scale. We engage with the company's numerous technology and product teams, world-wide business partners, academics, and governments, to explore and develop technologies that will shape the future of the payments industry and impact the lives of billions of people. The role will work with a growing team to advance the long-term research agenda in artificial intelligence and machine learning to extract actionable insights from transaction data, as well as deliver innovative technologies and insights to Visa's strategic products and business. This role represents an exciting opportunity to make key contributions to Visa's strategic vision as a world-leading data-driven company. The successful candidate must have strong academic track record and demonstrate excellent software engineering skills. The successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail, and excellent collaboration skills.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or highly quantitative field with strength in Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Statistical or other mathematical analysis
Extensive experience in machine learning, deep learning, and generative models
Strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and expertise in deep learning frameworks and large language models
Proven track record of leading research projects and delivering innovative solutions
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team
Experience in payments or related industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead research projects in the area of generative AI, scalable AI, and foundation models
Develop innovative approaches and models to address complex problems in generative AI
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement scalable AI solutions
Mentor and guide junior researchers, providing technical expertise and guidance
Stay abreast of the latest research trends, publications, and advancements in the field
Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals
Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions to foster research collaborations
Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through patent filings
Set strategic direction for research initiatives, aligning them with organizational goals and business priorities
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies for Visa’s products and services