What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer Intern - Summer 2026, Ashburn position at Visa?
Visa’s Internship Program provides an immersive, 12-week journey where you’ll work on impactful projects that drive Visa’s mission forward. As a Visa intern, you’ll build valuable connections across the organization, sharpen your communication and business acumen, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment.
Throughout the program, you’ll have exclusive access to interactive workshops and learning sessions designed to deepen your expertise, expand your industry knowledge, and elevate your professional skillset. You won’t just be learning, you’ll be contributing, collaborating, and innovating every step of the way. In addition to professional development, you’ll enjoy a variety of intern social events that foster community, connection, and fun throughout the summer.
The experience culminates in an exciting final presentation, where you’ll showcase your project achievements, share key insights, and present your recommendations to Visa’s leaders and stakeholders. This is your chance to demonstrate your business impact, highlight your personal growth, and align your work with Visa’s vision for the future.
The IaaS Systems and Storage Engineering (ISSE) team is part of the Operations and Infrastructure organization.
Vision: Deliver best-in-class, on‑demand infrastructure everywhere.
Mission: Build secure, reliable private and hybrid cloud infrastructure using modern, open technologies at optimal cost.
Purpose: Accelerate developer innovation and reduce infrastructure overhead.
You will join a team of systems DevOps engineers and architects who adopt and engineer technologies for Visa’s container platforms, with a focus on Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have experience deploying solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure, along with strong DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code skills. The role includes building foundational public cloud services, improving security and cost efficiency, and enhancing developer productivity.
Some examples of previous summer intern job duties and projects:
- Assist with designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Develop and maintain IaC scripts using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
- Create reusable IaC templates aligned with security and technology standards
- Support infrastructure deployments and CI/CD pipelines
- Troubleshoot cloud issues and recommend improvements
- Help build automated deployment systems for better speed and reliability
- Ensure compliance with security standards and support remediation
- Use GenAI tools to enhance automation and troubleshooting
- Contribute to GenAI initiatives and project development
- Participate in sprint ceremonies and maintain accurate documentation
- Write runbooks, SOPs, and technical guides