Company Description
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
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Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Visa Inc. is seeking an exceptional technical leader to serve as Vice President of Research, spearheading our forward-looking research initiatives in generative AI and quantum computing. This visionary role will manage a global team of scientists focused on developing technologies that will shape the future of digital payments and commerce 2-5 years ahead of market needs. This role operates in a unique research environment within Visa’s technology division, deliberately unconstrained from day-to-day commercial pressures. Scientists in Visa Research have the freedom to explore transformative technologies while being supported by Visa’s global resources and infrastructure. Your work will directly influence how Visa and the broader payments industry evolve in the age of quantum computing and advanced AI.
Visa Research was founded in 2015 and over the last decade has filed over 440 patents and published numerous award winning papers in peer reviewed publications and conferences. Some of our papers are highly cited in key areas like post quantum digital signature schemes. The focus of this team is research with a purpose that connects the technologies of the future with Visa’s relentless focus and obsession to create value for our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research Leadership

• Lead Visa’s global research teams working on generative AI and quantum computing applications
• Establish a clear research vision and strategic roadmap aligned with Visa’s long-term business strategy and mission
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, experimentation, and intellectual curiosity
• Define research methodologies that balance exploratory discovery with practical applications