Visa Expands Crypto Division with Senior Software Engineer Hires

Visa, the global payment giant, has announced plans to expand its cryptocurrency division by hiring senior software engineers. The company's ambitious crypto product roadmap aims to drive mainstream adoption of crypto technology, according to Cuy Sheffield, head of crypto at Visa.

The job openings are based in London and require proficiency in programming, building scalable backend systems, and working with web3 technologies. Candidates with experience in Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, Solidity smart contracts, and AI-assisted engineering tools such as Github Copilot are highly sought after.

Visa's expansion into the crypto space reflects its commitment to innovation in payment technology. The company has been actively involved in the crypto ecosystem, partnering with various platforms and providers to enable crypto payments and services.