Systems Engineer Intern - Summer 2026, Highlands Ranch

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

We will be accepting applications for this position fromFebruary 17th-February 27th, 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 Experienceor IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service).

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

IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service)

This Systems Engineer intern role is an individual contributor role responsible for identifying and resolving issues of moderate complexity. This position is at an entry level and requires strong execution and analytical abilities. This role works independently and receives minimal guidance.

Some examples of previous summer intern job duties and projects:

* Install, maintain, and upgrade z/OS, z/VM, and z/TPF operating systems.

* Install, maintain, and upgrade various third-party software tools.

* Provide 24x7 production support of Visa operations and second-level z/OS, z/VM, and z/TPF application and system support. Requires on-call rotational support for geographically dispersed data centers.

* Manage workload and escalate to Sr. Engineers and manager, as needed.

* Work with other support, development, and user groups to manage requests from the perspective of infrastructure design and functionality.

* Work with vendors on software upgrades and problems as needed.

* Work with management and users from all levels of knowledge and expertise.

* Aid applications and operations teams with problem determination.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degreein Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Data Science, 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 inPython 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
• Basic knowledge of z/OS, z/VM and z/TPF operating systems and significant subsystems
• Working knowledge of z/OS, z/VM and z/TPF tools and subsystems, including but not exclusive to: JCL, TSO, ISPF, SDSF
• Basic knowledge of documentation tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• 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
• Abilityto 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.