Staff Research Scientist

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Visa Research conducts Applied and FundamentalResearchandwas created to lead the company in pushing the boundaries of payment related technologies on a global scale. We engage with the company'snumeroustechnology and product teams, world-wide business partners, academics, and governments, to explore and develop technologies that will shape the future of the payments industry andimpactthe lives of billions of people.

The Staff Research Scientistwill work withfellowresearchersand cross-functionalpartnerstoadvance the long-term research agenda in quantum information and computation, helping deliver innovative technologies and insights to Visa's strategic products and businesses. The ideal candidate will focus onconducting advanced researchinone or moresubfields, for example,quantum error correction, quantumoptimization,quantum simulation,quantum machinelearning, distributed quantum computingand/orquantumsecurityand privacywith the aim ofapplyingtheir research outcomesto financial servicesand payments.Their workmayincludedeveloping and implementing quantum algorithms to address financial applications such as portfolio optimization, risk analysis, and derivative pricing.

This rolerepresentsan exciting opportunity to make key contributions to Visa's strategic vision as a world-leading company. The successful candidate must haveastrongacademictrack record,demonstratedby publications and solid academic credentials. The successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail, and excellent collaboration skills.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct theoretical and practical research and development ina subfield of quantum information and computationwithstrong potentialimplicationsfor financeand payments.

• Design and test novel algorithms and models to advancestate-of-the-art inquantum computing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to exploreimpactfulapplications of quantum computing.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements and breakthroughs intheirexpertiseareasandthebroaderfieldof quantum computing.

• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.

• Mentorinterns andcontribute to a collaborative research environment.

This is a hybrid position.Expectationofdays intheoffice will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, ElectricalEngineeringora related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of work experience with a PhD in a relatedfield.

• Solidtheoretical understanding ofthe fundamentals ofquantum mechanics, quantumcomputationand information.

• Experience proposing novel quantum algorithmsin theirexpertisearea(e.g., inoptimization, machine learningand/orsecurityand privacy).

• Experience with quantum programming platforms (e.g.,Qiskit, Cirq).

• Software engineering skills, including coding, debugging, and version control (e.g., Git).

• Experience deploying and testing algorithms onstate-of-the-artquantum hardware(e.g., superconducting, neutralatomsand/or trapped ion systems).

• Nice tohave:experience in financial applications of quantum computing (e.g., risk analysis, derivative pricing.

• Nice tohave:familiarity with classical finance models or financial engineering.

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this position is $169,100.00 to $ 270,800.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.