We will be accepting applications for this position from January 13th-January 23rd, 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.

Operations + Infrastructure

Our Operations & Infrastructure technology organization builds, operates, and maintains best-in-class IT infrastructure services that are secure, scalable, and continuously available.

As a Systems Engineer Intern, you will support one of two teams within our larger Operations & Infrastructure technology organization at Visa: Developer Experience or Infrastructure Reliability Engineering. 

Developer Experience 

As an intern on the Developer Experience team, you will deliver Host Software Configuration Management support to software development teams across various regions within a mainframe environment. Responsibilities include compiling, migrating, and installing source code across different environments using Endevor and the SLiMS version control system for the TPF platform. In addition, this position will contribute to the mainframe modernization initiative by supporting development teams as they transition to DevOps practices and adopt new distributed toolsets, as well as manage the administration of new applications integrated into the mainframe pipeline.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver 1st level support for environment set-up and user help, access, and issue resolution
• Provide prompt and courteous service to clients via phone and e-mail
• Contribute information to project plans and meet stated deadlines
• Compose clear documentation, reports, and Excel spreadsheets; prepare Power Point slides and give informational presentations
• Awareness of IBM mainframe technologies (i.e. MVS, JCL, REXX, CLIST, ISPF dialogs)
• Fully utilize all functions of e-mail
• Assist with gathering and organizing metrics, as well as compiling audit reports
• Troubleshoot errors with primary toolset and act as a point of contact with systems support

Infrastructure Reliability Engineering

On the Infrastructure Reliability Engineering team, we are looking for interns with a dedicated interest in infrastructure storage engineering. You will be an integral part of a global infrastructure team, providing follow-the-sun support to Visa’s systems worldwide.

This Systems Engineer intern position is within the Storage Operations Team and falls under Global Systems Support. This position will support, certify, and document storage and backup infrastructure, as well as serve as a Level 2 escalation point for existing infrastructure. This position is expected to interact with our Systems, Database, Engineering, Asset Management, Product Development, Operations, and Audit and Risk teams, as well as various other groups within Technology. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the ongoing maintenance, security, and availability of Storage and SAN infrastructure based on business requirements, and adhering to tight operational, security, and procedural models
• Automate infrastructure tasks to reduce repetitive or time-consuming processes, utilizing SRE principles/practices and an Infrastructure-as-Code methodology
• Complex provisioning, advanced maintenance, data replication, disaster recovery, data migration, and documentation for our Open Systems Storage and Backup environments
• Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise to support complex Storage & Backup devices, including SAN, NAS, and Backup solutions across all tiers (under minimal supervision)

Skills You Bring:

• Experience working in an infrastructure support role and/or a keen interest in learning the role of an infrastructure support engineer in the storage realm
• An interest in scripting/coding for infrastructure automation

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, or a related field, graduating December 2026-August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational programing knowledge (Python, Golang, BASH, COBOL, Visual Basic, Java, C/C++, YAML, or similar technology)
• Familiarity with Software Configuration Management best practices and standards, as well as Software Development Lifecycle fundamentals/tools (VSCode, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Artifactory)
• Understanding of ITIL framework, DevOps concepts
• Proficiency in Python coding and infrastructure automation
• Interest in learning storage technologies and working in an infrastructure support role
• Experience with UNIX (Linux, AIX, Solaris), VMware or other hypervisors, and Windows operating environments
• Monitoring, Tuning, Troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, resourceful, results-oriented, and adaptable to change
• Proven organizational, analytical, and practical problem solving skills
• Attention to quality and customer service
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
• Strong team player and excellent interpersonal skills

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated hourly range for a new hire into this position is $34-$39/hr 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 Authorization: Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered. 

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

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

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 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. 

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.