Visa

2 months ago

Sr. Director/Principal Research Scientist, Quantum Computing

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Job Summary

Lead the development of Visa’s Quantum Computing Center of Excellence in Singapore, shaping the research agenda in quantum information and computation for payments, security, and financial systems. Drive high-impact programs from concept through execution by designing and prototyping quantum algorithms, computational models, and proof-of-concept systems. Mentor and grow researchers, build internal and external partnerships with academia and industry, and represent Visa through publications and conference engagement.

Location: Singapore

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Build and shape Visa’s Quantum Computing Center of Excellence in Singapore, including research direction, identity, and external visibility.
•Formulate and execute a forward-looking research agenda in quantum information and computation focused on applications for financial services, payments, and security.
•Design, analyze, and prototype novel quantum algorithms, computational models, and proof-of-concept systems.
•Drive high-impact research programs from concept through execution with rigor and alignment to Visa’s long-term strategy.
•Mentor and develop researchers while partnering internally and externally to deepen collaborations and translate research into strategic opportunities.

Key Requirements

•12+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 9+ years with an advanced degree, or 6+ years with a PhD, or 15+ years relevant work experience.
•PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
•6+ years of postdoctoral and/or industrial research experience in quantum computing or quantum information (or closely related).
•Deep expertise in one or more areas including quantum algorithms, quantum optimization, quantum machine learning, quantum cryptography, quantum error correction, quantum architecture/systems, or distributed/networked quantum computing.
•Proven technical leadership and the ability to lead complex, cross-disciplinary research initiatives, including meaningful mentoring and collaboration skills.

Experience:12+ yearsQuantum computingQuantum informationFinancial servicesPaymentsSecurityCryptography

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

Skills:Technical leadershipMentoringCommunicationStakeholder influencingProgram execution

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

2 months ago

Sr. Director/Principal 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

Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Build and shape Visa’s Quantum Computing Center of Excellence in Singapore, including research direction, identity, and external visibility.
•Formulate and execute a forward-looking research agenda in quantum information and computation focused on applications for financial services, payments, and security.
•Design, analyze, and prototype novel quantum algorithms, computational models, and proof-of-concept systems.
•Drive high-impact research programs from concept through execution with rigor and alignment to Visa’s long-term strategy.
•Mentor and develop researchers while partnering internally and externally to deepen collaborations and translate research into strategic opportunities.

Key Requirements

•12+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 9+ years with an advanced degree, or 6+ years with a PhD, or 15+ years relevant work experience.
•PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
•6+ years of postdoctoral and/or industrial research experience in quantum computing or quantum information (or closely related).
•Deep expertise in one or more areas including quantum algorithms, quantum optimization, quantum machine learning, quantum cryptography, quantum error correction, quantum architecture/systems, or distributed/networked quantum computing.
•Proven technical leadership and the ability to lead complex, cross-disciplinary research initiatives, including meaningful mentoring and collaboration skills.

Experience:12+ yearsQuantum computingQuantum informationFinancial servicesPaymentsSecurityCryptography

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

Skills:Technical leadershipMentoringCommunicationStakeholder influencingProgram execution

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