Software Engineering Intern
Visa
About the role
Visa is a global leader in digital payments, connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions and governments across more than 200 countries. With a mission to enable a cashβless future, Visa operates the VisaNet network that processes over 259 billion transactions each year. The companyβs culture is built around innovation, inclusion and a relentless focus on security and reliability.
As a fresherβfriendly brand, Visa invests heavily in talent development, offering mentorship, learning platforms and exposure to realβworld problems that impact billions of users worldwide.
The 2026 Summer Internship Program is a 10β12 week, hybrid experience designed for bright engineering students. Interns work sideβbyβside with senior engineers on product features that touch millions of users. The role offers a blend of frontβend, mobile and backβend exposure, allowing interns to understand endβtoβend payment flows while contributing to tangible deliverables.
You will be expected to write clean, maintainable code, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with crossβfunctional teams including product, UX, and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Implement mobile features on iOS (ObjectiveβC) and Android (Android SDK).
- Write and maintain C/C++ modules for performanceβcritical components.
- Apply accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0, Section 508) to ensure inclusive user experiences.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions.
- Participate in code reviews and adopt best practices in objectβoriented design.
- Create technical documentation and present progress to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
- Use MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint to prepare reports and presentations.
- Contribute ideas in sprint planning and agile ceremonies.
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive Design, Accessibility, ObjectiveβC, Android SDK, C, C++, OOP, Git, Agile/Scrum tools.
Growth Path: Successful interns are often considered for fullβtime offers, joining Visaβs engineering graduate programs. The exposure to a global payment ecosystem, mentorship from industry veterans, and the chance to work on highβimpact projects accelerate career growth and open doors to roles in product development, security, or data engineering.
Why Join Visa? Visa offers a worldβclass brand, a culture of continuous learning, and the opportunity to work on technology that powers the global economy. Interns gain handsβon experience, a strong professional network, and a platform to showcase their talent on a global stage.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
Eligible candidates must be pursuing B.Tech/M.Tech/BE/M.Sc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication or related streams. Minimum CGPA/percentage of 6.5/70% (or equivalent) is required. Candidates graduating in 2026 are preferred. No active backlogs at the time of joining. Must have legal authorization to work in India.
Skills & stack
Selection process
- Round 1: Online coding assessment (data structures & algorithms)
- Round 2: Technical interview (system design, programming concepts, UI/UX basics)
- Round 3: HR interview (fit, communication, motivation)
Prep kit
19 resourcesStudy material 4
Company-specific guides 4
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Technical questions 4
What is the bias-variance tradeoff and how do you prevent overfitting? Answer
Explain the difference between Precision, Recall, and F1-Score. Answer
How does Gradient Descent work and what is the role of Learning Rate? Answer
What is the difference between Supervised, Unsupervised, and Self-Supervised learning? Answer
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Highlight Visa's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in HTML5 directly solve their team's objectives.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.