Software Engineer, New College Grad - 2026, Highlands Ranch

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.

Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 06-04-2026

Job Description

We will be accepting applications for this position from May 28th - June 4th, 2026. By applying to this position, your application is automatically considered across multiple subfunctions and teams. Specific assignments will depend on upon your skills sets, interest, location, and team need.

We are looking for Versatile, curious, and energetic Software Engineers who embrace solving complex challenges on a global scale.  As a Visa Software Engineer in the VIP Middleware Applications group, you will be an integral part of a multi-functional development team inventing, designing, building, testing and maintaining products that reach a truly global customer base. While building components of powerful payment technology, you will get to see your efforts shaping the digital future of monetary transactions.  

As a VIP Middleware Applications Software Engineer, you will: 

• Develop / maintain efficient applications, communication, database and operating systems code capable of processing large message volumes in a quickly evolving payments world 
• Provide support and problem resolution for Visa’s online authorization system 
• Perform business and technical analysis, design, code, unit/system test, implementation and documentation of solutions 
• Develop on multiple operating systems using multiple languages 
• Gain exposure to zTPF operating systems internals (control program, network / communications, IO, database access), working in lockstep with the IBM zTPF Development Lab. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, graduating May 2025 - August 2026. 

Preferred Qualifications

• C/C++ and OO design preferred 
• Experience with communication protocols, databases and Linux a plus 
• Strong oral and written communications skills, and the ability to work well within a team setting required 
• Ability to develop technical specifications from high-level business requirements using efficient coding techniques to produce well-structured, easily maintainable code 
• Ability to stay focused and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment 

Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.

This is a hybrid position: Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this position is $98000 to $98000 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.