Lead Research Scientist
Visa · Foster City, United States
Full-time Posted 4 days ago
About this role
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 fundamental research and was created to lead the company in pushing the boundaries of payment related technologies on a global scale. We engage with the company's numerous technology and product teams, world-wide business partners, academics, and governments, to explore and develop technologies that will shape the future of the payments industry and impact the lives of billions of people
The Lead Research Scientist will work alongside a dynamic team to shape and advance Visa’s long-term research agenda in quantum information and computation, driving the development of innovative technologies and insights that align with Visa's strategic products and businesses. The ideal candidate will guide the application of quantum information and computation in the finance and payments sector, overseeing the development and implementation of quantum algorithms for financial applications such as portfolio optimization, risk analysis, and derivative pricing. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence Visa's strategic vision as a world-leading company
The successful candidate should have an outstanding academic and research track record, evidenced by influential publications and robust academic credentials. As a leader, the candidate must demonstrate initiative, effectively navigate ambiguity, exhibit exceptional attention to detail, and fos
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