Visa
Direct Workday career site

Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Location
Austin, TX
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Software Engineering leads a team responsible for reviewing business requirements and developing functional and technical design documentation. This role oversees the design and implementation of testing procedures for APIs, abstractions, and integration patterns to address distributed computing challenges, including end-to-end and integration testing. The Sr. Manager participates in design reviews, providing input on requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential issues, and works across the team to ensure productivity, predictability, and delivery of high-quality results.

The position includes accountability for code review and the team's development and testing activities, as well as participation in proof of concepts and technical evaluations of new technologies. The Sr. Manager is expected to foster a collaborative environment, ensuring the team meets business needs and delivers robust solutions.

All roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review business requirements and develop functional and technical design documentation.
  • Design and implement testing procedures for APIs, abstractions, and integration patterns, including end-to-end and integration tests.
  • Participate in design reviews to provide input on requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential issues.
  • Ensure team productivity, predictability, and delivery of high-quality results.
  • Review code and maintain accountability for the team's development and testing activities.
  • Participate in proof of concepts and technical evaluations of new technologies.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 11+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
  • Experience in managing distributed computing challenges.
  • Experience in fostering team collaboration and meeting business needs.
  • Experience in delivering robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in integrating emerging technologies into software engineering practices.
  • Experience in reviewing business requirements and developing technical documentation.
  • Experience in designing and implementing testing procedures for APIs and integration patterns.
  • Experience in participating in design reviews and providing input on product designs and schedules.
  • Experience in leading teams to ensure productivity and high-quality delivery.
  • Experience in code review and accountability for development/testing activities.
  • Experience in technical evaluations and proof of concepts for new technologies.

Pay and benefits

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $163,300.00 to $ 261,600.00 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.

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.

Read the original posting

From Visa's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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This Sr. Manager, Software Engineering position at Visa is located in Austin, TX. Always check Visa's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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