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

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating billions of transactions globally. They are seeking a Data Engineer to join their Technology Organization, where the individual will design and develop software products that impact a global customer base.

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

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, graduating May 2025 - August 2026
• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program

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