Sophomore Internship Program - Software Engineer - Foster City

Salary: $46,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements:

• We are seeking candidates who are currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related discipline.
• We require graduation between December 2028 and August 2029.
• We expect clear, professional communication skills in both written and verbal form.
• Preferred experience includes proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C/C++, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, or HTML.
• Preferred experience also includes familiarity with automation and testing tools such as Selenium, REST, Python, or Groovy.
• We value knowledge of software testing principles.
• We look for a strong understanding of software engineering concepts and methodologies.
• We value the ability to document processes and conduct analysis.
• We seek strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• We value the ability to lead through ambiguity and adapt effectively.
• We look for a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• We seek motivated, resourceful candidates who are focused on delivering results.

• We contribute to our technology teams by working on meaningful projects aligned with interests and career goals.
• We may self-serve deployment of Kafka clusters using Docker and Kubernetes.
• We may develop a natural language chatbot for knowledge base searches.
• We may prototype solutions for automated payments at gas stations.
• We may automate processes using low-latency algorithms.
• We may enhance Visa Checkout usability across platforms.
• We may build testing tools to identify system errors.
• We may create visual monitoring tools to detect transactional issues.
• We may design, code, and test software solutions for routing digital currency transactions.
• We may develop an app factory for mobile banking applications.
• We support full software lifecycle activities and learn secure coding practices.
• We complete interactive workshops and learning sessions.
• We collaborate, innovate, and present project achievements and recommendations in a final presentation to our leaders.

• C#
• Docker
• Groovy
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Mobile
• Python
• REST
• Selenium
• ASP.NET

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We are Visa, a global leader in payments technology that facilitates transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our Sophomore Internship Program is a 12-week immersive experience designed to provide meaningful work, mentorship, social events, and professional development, with a pathway to future internships and full-time opportunities. Interns build connections, strengthen communication and business skills, gain hands-on experience in a dynamic global environment, and present their project outcomes at the end of the program. This role is based in an office setting, with at least three days in the office as confirmed by the hiring manager, and includes travel of 5-10% of the time.

last updated 39 week of 2026