Principal Software Engineer, Mastercard
$204-337k
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3 days a week in office
Global payments technology company
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Global payments technology company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$204-337k
More information about location
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrated progression from Software Engineer to senior technical leadership roles, with a strong foundation in hands-on software development
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and evolving large-scale, distributed, cloud-native systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, .NET/C#, Python)
- Strong expertise in microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures, with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and security
- Proven experience designing and operating solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including production-grade system design
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and operational excellence for highly available production systems
- Solid foundation in data and storage technologies, including relational and non-relational databases, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalability
- Experience with PCF, Oracle, Redis, Splunk, Netscout, Dynatrace, and related enterprise tools
- Extensive experience delivering enterprise-grade, secure software solutions, preferably within regulated or financial services environments
- Proven ability to lead and influence technical direction across teams without direct authority
- Strong experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing technologies, frameworks, and engineering methodologies
- Demonstrated success driving productivity, efficiency, and quality through process improvement and innovation
- Experience working with vendors, including RFI/RFP processes and SOW management, is a plus
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
What the job involves
- Mastercard is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead complex, cross-department initiatives and drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions
- In this role, you will operate across teams and domains, setting technical direction, influencing architectural decisions, and solving complex problems with broad organizational impact
- You will balance deep hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, mentorship, and close collaboration with business and technical partners to deliver innovative, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with Mastercard’s long-term objectives
- Lead the definition, design, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with long-term business impact
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities, define scope, assess risks, and quantify value, costs, and ROI
- Drive architectural and technology decisions aligned with Mastercard’s strategy, security standards, and scalability needs
- Develop and present business cases, technical proposals, and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making
- Lead scenario planning, estimation, and validation of costs, benefits, and delivery timelines
- Perform and guide Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to evaluate emerging technologies and innovative solutions
- Define and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with departmental strategy and long-term business vision
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, including design reviews, code reviews, and resolution of complex technical challenges
- Establish, implement, and continuously improve engineering processes, standards, tools, and best practices
- Define and lead quality assurance and quality control practices to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality software delivery
- Mentor and coach engineers, promote knowledge sharing, and foster a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence
- Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and security requirements, representing the team during compliance reviews as needed
Our take
Mastercard is in the global payments business, and operates the world's fastest payments processing network. Its products and solutions have become central to everyday commerce across the world, in activities ranging from shopping and travelling to running businesses.
As the economy has become more and more digitised, Mastercard has been a leading player in helping businesses and individuals across the globe embrace card payments and digital banking. One of the world's largest companies, its revenue has seen consistent gain in the last 20 years.
The challenge for modern payments companies is that payments are always changing, as seen in the astronomical rise of contactless payments over the last decade. Mastercard's acquisition of blockchain systems, and an overall focus on leveraging its technology towards a digital economy, has placed the company in good stead to keep up to date with current trends, like cryptocurrency, in the digitised payments world.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Gym membership
- Share purchase options
- Extra holiday purchase optional
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company HQ
Purchase, Harrison, NY
Leadership
Michael Miebach
(CEO)Has served in a variety of roles at the company, including President and CPO. Currently Board Member at IBM, Accion, the World Resources Institute, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, and the Metropolitan Opera. They are also a Trustee of USCIB.
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