Associate Product Manager (APM) Intern - Summer 2026 (San Francisco, CA)

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 from 3/9/2026 through 3/16/2026 . Specific assignments will depend on upon your skills sets, interest, location, and team need.

Job Description
Visa’s Associate Product Manager (APM) Internship Program is designed to immerse you in the world of product management at the center of global payments and technology. As an APM Intern, you’ll work on meaningful, high‑impact product initiatives while partnering closely with experienced Product Managers and cross‑functional teams across Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, Strategy, Finance, and Marketing.
Throughout the summer, you’ll build foundational product management skills, deepen your understanding of Visa’s products and platforms, and gain hands‑on experience bringing ideas from concept to execution - all with structured support, mentorship, and feedback to help you grow and make an impact.
In addition to your core project work, you’ll participate in exclusive learning and development sessions, including exposure to senior product leaders and the broader Visa organization, providing insight into how Visa designs, builds, and scales products used in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
At the end of the summer, you’ll have the opportunity to present your work and learnings to Product leadership.
Internship Experience
APM Interns are placed on product teams based on their background, interests, and Visa’s organizational priorities. Interns will support real product initiatives and contribute directly to product discovery, delivery, and go‑to‑market efforts.
Summer Interns are considered for full-time opportunities based on their internship performance with highly successful interns receiving full-time offers to join Visa’s two‑year Associate Product Manager Program, which consists of four six‑month rotations designed to develop critical product management competencies and prepare participants for long‑term product leadership roles.
What You’ll Work On
As an APM Intern, you may support work across areas such as:

Product Strategy & Discovery
Support the development of product strategies, customer problem statements, and business cases.
Product Roadmapping & Execution
Assist with product roadmaps, requirements documentation, and prioritization to support product goals.
Market & User Research
Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and user needs to inform product decisions.
Design & Engineering Collaboration
Partner with designers and engineers to ideate, build, test, and iterate on product concepts.
Go‑to‑Market & Commercialization
Collaborate with Product Marketing and regional teams to support product launches and adoption. Who This Internship Is For
You’re curious about product management and excited to learn how products are built, launched, and scaled — even if you don’t have prior product experience.

Strong interest in product management, technology, fintech, or digital platforms
Analytical thinker with a customer‑first mindset
Comfortable learning in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Collaborative, proactive, and eager to take feedback
Ability to balance multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Communications or a related design field, graduating in December 2026 – August 2027
Strong written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting ideas clearly and collaborating in teams. Preferred Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Product Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in conjunction with a less technical BA/BS
Internships with related work experience
Eagerness and self-starting approach and an entrepreneurial mindset
Problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in cross-functional collaborative environments
Knowledge or experience with Agile methodology to drive product development and delivery
Technical fluency including programming languages; data analysis; business case/modeling; pricing; design
Coursework or experience is a plus
Proven ability to take initiative and to build strong and productive relationships
Entrepreneurial and resourceful with the ability to handle numerous projects concurrently
Focused on providing excellent customer experiences
Team oriented, collaborative, and flexible
Additional Information
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated hourly rate for a new hire into this position is $40/hr to $45/hr. The hourly rate may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
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.