Director, Facilities & Operations Engineering

Visa is hiring a Director, Facilities & Operations Engineering in Foster City, United States. It pays $171k-$273k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Visa.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Bas, BMS and facilities management.
Level classifies it as an executive role.
Level lists 842 other open roles at Visa.

AI in this role

Direct engineering, operations, and lifecycle management for corporate facilities, building systems, and mission-critical data center infrastructure.

BasBMS

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About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

The Director of Engineering for Corporate Facilities, Building Systems & Controls is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of building infrastructure across a corporate office portfolio, along with select mission‑critical spaces such as data centers, server rooms, and network distribution facilities.

This leader ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), life‑safety systems, and data‑center‑grade infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The role drives strategic investments, modernization initiatives, and data-driven operational improvements across a blended environment of office facilities and critical IT spaces.

This position is onsite and is required to be in office Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure leadership
10+ years in leadership roles managing global or multi-regional engineering organizations and capital budgets of significant scale
Deep technical expertise across HVAC/mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, BAS/BMS, OT/controls, and data center or mission-critical environments
Demonstrated success defining and executing multi-year engineering strategies and large-scale modernization programs
Proven track record managing complex vendor ecosystems, delivering capital programs on time and budget, and achieving measurable infrastructure performance outcomes
Experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity governance and IT/OT convergence for building systems
Background in ESG strategy, energy management, and sustainability program delivery for large real estate portfolios
Prior experience within a global corporate real estate, FM outsourcing, or professional services environment preferred
Core Competencies
Strategic engineering vision & enterprise roadmap development
Multi-disciplinary technical depth (MEP, controls, data center, OT)
OT/ICS cybersecurity governance & risk management
ESG strategy & energy/carbon management
Financial acumen—TCO, capital planning, lifecycle cost modelling
Digital transformation—CMMS, IoT, AI/ML, digital twins
Change management & organizational transformation (Prosci/ADKAR)
Executive stakeholder engagement, client management & influence
People leadership, talent development & DEI advocacy
EHS compliance & business continuity / disaster recovery

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $170,700.00 to $ 273,200.00 USD per year, 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 Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

How we rate this

Director, Facilities & Operations Engineering at Visa rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Director, Facilities & Operations Engineering is an open job at Visa.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $171k-$273k a year.
The role is based in US - Foster City, CA.
The job was posted on September 30, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by Visa. Apply on Visa

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