Lead Applied Scientist

We are looking for a versatile, curious, and highly technical Lead Applied Scientist to shape the future of AI and data products across the Visa Acceptance Platform. You will partner with engineers, product leaders, and AI researchers to design, deploy, and scale advanced machine learning solutions across a global ecosystem.

In this role, you will:

• Define technical strategy for AI/ML models supporting global payments and next-generation agentic commerce experiences.
• Mentor a high-performing team and establish best-in-class practices for data science, MLOps, and model governance.
• Lead end‑to‑end development of large-scale data solutions—from data extraction through modeling, deployment, and monitoring.
• Drive platform transformation initiatives that enhance delivery efficiency, improve model performance, and enable new product opportunities.

What You Will Do (Essential Functions)

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