Data Engineer- Data Science Platform
@ Visa

Foster City, California, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 17 days ago

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About Visa

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology with over 259 billion transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network.

Job Overview: Data Engineer - Data Science Platform

Join our merchant data platform data science and modeling team to help build the next generation AI powered merchant ecosystem. You will help build machine learning solutions to enhance merchant data, discover insights, ensure data quality, and empower cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions

  • Build and support machine learning solutions for merchant data.
  • Discover insights and ensure data quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional peers across the organization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months of work experience or a Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and libraries like scikit-learn, Pandas, and Jupyter Notebook.
  • Experience with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and query engines.
  • Familiarity with modeling techniques including logistic regression, Naive Bayes, SVM, decision trees, NLP or neural networks.
  • Knowledge in automation frameworks such as Airflow and Metaflow.
  • Experience in MLOps and production machine learning systems at large scale.
  • Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD using tools like Docker and Jenkins.
  • Experience in cloud services, preferably AWS (SageMaker, EMR, Glue).
  • Understanding of ML infrastructure concepts such as feature store, batch inference, and model pipeline orchestration.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days in the office per week based on business needs. Travel is expected to be 5-10%, and work hours vary by department needs.

Visa is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants with criminal histories in accordance with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

The estimated salary range for a new hire is between 105,800.00 and 149,550.00 USD per year, with eligibility for bonus and equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Key skills/competency

Data Engineering, Machine Learning, Python, SQL, Big Data, MLOps, AWS, CI/CD, Automation, Modeling

How to Get Hired at Visa

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Visa's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant data engineering and ML skills.
  • Showcase projects: Emphasize work on SQL, Python, and Big Data.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SQL and Python fundamentals.
Practice Big Data technologies like Hadoop and Spark.
Study AWS cloud services and ML tools.
Get hands-on with automation frameworks and CI/CD.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork experiences with data projects.
Explain a challenging problem and resolution.
Discuss time management during multiple deadlines.
Share experiences coordinating cross-functional teams.

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