Visa

1 week ago

Lead Research Scientist, Quantum Computing

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Job Summary

Advance Visa’s Quantum Computing Center of Excellence in Singapore by executing high-impact quantum research programs. Develop and evaluate quantum algorithms, protocols, and computational methods relevant to payments, security, and financial services, from prototype to publication. Provide operational leadership across technical planning, execution tracking, synthesis of results, and stakeholder coordination, while building external collaborations and representing Visa at scientific venues.

Location: Singapore

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

•Drive execution of Visa’s quantum computing research agenda in Singapore, translating strategic priorities into scoped research programs and deliverables.
•Design, analyze, implement, and evaluate novel quantum algorithms, protocols, computational methods, and research prototypes for financial services, payments, and security.
•Contribute to building out the Singapore Quantum CoE, including research operations, project planning, external engagement, and cross-team coordination.
•Lead complex research projects end-to-end, including technical planning, execution tracking, synthesis of findings, and communication of results.
•Collaborate with internal and external partners, publish findings, represent Visa at conferences, and help develop research processes and operating mechanisms.

Key Requirements

•PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
•10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or at least 7 years with an Advanced degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
•Strong quantum research track record with high-quality publications and recognized contributions, including deep expertise in areas such as quantum algorithms, optimization, machine learning, cryptography, error correction, or systems/architectures.
•Hands-on experience implementing, simulating, and evaluating quantum algorithms, including quantum hardware where applicable.
•Demonstrated ability to drive research programs with strong operational discipline, including project planning, coordination, and cross-functional execution.

Experience:10+ yearsQuantum computingQuantum informationPaymentsCryptographyMachine learning

Education:PhD / Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Skills:Cross-functional collaborationTechnical communicationOperational disciplineStakeholder coordinationThought leadership

Company Brief

Visa

Global payments technology company that operates the VisaNet electronic payments network, facilitating credit, debit and digital transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and governments worldwide.

Industry: Payments

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 1958

Glassdoor: 3.8

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Visa

1 week ago

Lead Research Scientist, Quantum Computing

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 21 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Singapore

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

•Drive execution of Visa’s quantum computing research agenda in Singapore, translating strategic priorities into scoped research programs and deliverables.
•Design, analyze, implement, and evaluate novel quantum algorithms, protocols, computational methods, and research prototypes for financial services, payments, and security.
•Contribute to building out the Singapore Quantum CoE, including research operations, project planning, external engagement, and cross-team coordination.
•Lead complex research projects end-to-end, including technical planning, execution tracking, synthesis of findings, and communication of results.
•Collaborate with internal and external partners, publish findings, represent Visa at conferences, and help develop research processes and operating mechanisms.

Key Requirements

•PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
•10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or at least 7 years with an Advanced degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
•Strong quantum research track record with high-quality publications and recognized contributions, including deep expertise in areas such as quantum algorithms, optimization, machine learning, cryptography, error correction, or systems/architectures.
•Hands-on experience implementing, simulating, and evaluating quantum algorithms, including quantum hardware where applicable.
•Demonstrated ability to drive research programs with strong operational discipline, including project planning, coordination, and cross-functional execution.

Experience:10+ yearsQuantum computingQuantum informationPaymentsCryptographyMachine learning

Education:PhD / Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Skills:Cross-functional collaborationTechnical communicationOperational disciplineStakeholder coordinationThought leadership

Company Brief

Visa

Industry: Payments

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 1958

Glassdoor: 3.8

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor