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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:

Visa's Observability Team ensures the effective monitoring and logging of the company's infrastructure and applications. Utilizing a variety of tools to provide comprehensive observability, which aids in proactively identifying and troubleshooting issues, enhancing system performance, and ensuring high availability.

Our latest project involves build in-house enterprise level log management solutions. We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Senior Staff Engineer to play a pivotal role in this initiative and lead the development effort. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive the success of our project.

Essential Functions

Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for our log management system.
Lead the architecture and design of complex, mission-critical systems.
Collaborate with executives and other stakeholders to align technical goals with business objectives.
Mentor and develop engineering talent across the organization.
Ensure the implementation of best practices in software development and system design. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development
Identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure the reliability and scalability of the system.
Stay at the forefront of technological advancements and apply them to our work.
Collaborate closely with all business units to migrate their knowledge objects from Splunk to Log management solutions.

**We do not expect that any single candidate would fulfill all of these characteristics. For instance, we have exciting team members who are really focused on building scalable systems but didn’t work with payments technology or web applications before joining Visa.

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.

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$140000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Visa

At Visa, we are on a mission to revolutionize the future of commerce, and the role of Sr. Staff Software Engineer in our Austin office is crucial to achieving this vision. As part of Visa's Technology Organization, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in complex distributed systems, addressing challenges that involve building innovative payment flows and securing B2C platforms. Our Observability Team specializes in ensuring optimal monitoring and logging of Visa’s extensive infrastructure and applications, which is key to identifying issues before they disrupt services. You will be leading a critical initiative focused on developing in-house enterprise-level log management solutions, bringing your seasoned engineering expertise to the table. Your responsibilities will include defining the technical vision, designing sophisticated systems, and collaborating closely with various stakeholders, ensuring that our technical goals align seamlessly with business objectives. This isn't just about creating software; it's about mentoring future engineering talent and fostering a culture of professional growth. You’ll have the chance to identify and mitigate technical risks, promote best practices, and stay abreast of the latest technological advances. Although we don’t expect one candidate to check every box, we are looking for someone who can bring a blend of leadership, vision, and hands-on expertise. In this hybrid role, you’ll enjoy a flexible work environment, splitting your time between home and our Austin office—where vibrant collaboration happens. Explore this role with us and let’s reshape commerce together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Sr. Staff Software Engineer at Visa?

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer at Visa, you will lead the architecture and design of mission-critical systems, drive the technical vision for log management solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to align technical initiatives with business goals. Mentoring team members and promoting best practices in software development are also key aspects of this role.