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 Company Overview Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Foster City, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is