As the world’s leader in digital payments technology, Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You’re an Individual. We’re the team for you. Together, let’s transform the way the world pays.

Essential Functions:

• Develop deep understanding of the Blockchain technology and provide guidance on the use case studies and pilots of Blockchain
• Design innovative algorithms and solutions to advance the Blockchain technology with better scalability and higher performance
• Design innovative algorithms and solutions to advance the Blockchain technology with better privacy and auditing capabilities
• Develop prototype implementation and conduct experimental studies of different Blockchain technologies 
• Develop and maintain technical documentations for patent disclosure and scientific publication

Basic Qualifications

• PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or equivalent field with a focus on blockchain.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry research experience
• Strong track record in research publications and impact in the research community.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think outside the box and innovate.
• Demonstrated research project/program management experience is a plus.
• Experience in payments or related industry is a plus.

Travel Requirements 

This position requires the incumbent to travel for work 5% 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, and reach with hands and arms.

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 protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.