Jobs at MasterCard

4,346 open positions

MasterCard, a global payments network founded in 1966, leverages technology to secure digital transactions for merchants, banks, and consumers worldwide. Its engineering teams focus on blockchain research, AI‑driven fraud detection, and cloud‑native payment APIs that power millions of transactions daily.

Open roles span software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, DevOps, product management, and UX design. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, access to cutting‑edge tools like AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes, and opportunities to work on cross‑regional fintech projects that influence billions in payment volume.

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Principal Red Team Operator

Company: Mastercard

Location: O'Fallon, MO

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Principal Red Team Operator with extensive experience in offensive security operations. The role involves leading and executing sophisticated adversary simulation activities, supporting strategic initiatives, and identifying security best practices. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of cyber security principles, operational offensive security experience, and the ability to present complex data effectively. Mastercard values inclusivity and equal opportunity, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Senior Principal, Services Business Development Lead, East Arabia

Company: Mastercard

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Principal, Services Business Development Lead for East Arabia. The role involves driving revenue, leading the business in the region, and managing a large team. Responsibilities include developing and delivering sales strategies, managing client relationships, and ensuring effective delivery of engagements. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Mastercard's value propositions, strong commercial drive, and a proven track record in sales and strategic account management within the financial services sector. Proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred, along with excellent communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.

Job Profile Manager, Data Engineering

Company: Mastercard

Location: Pune, India

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering for its D&S Technology Teams, a rapidly growing organization within the Data & Services group. The role involves leading and participating in data management aspects of client engagements, delivering Test & Learn solutions, and managing a team of developers. The ideal candidate should have a quantitative background, expertise in RDBMS technologies, Hadoop, and big data technologies, and proficiency in at least one scripting language like Python. They should be a self-motivated leader with strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills, capable of balancing multiple projects and working across global offices. The role also requires adherence to Mastercard's security policies and practices.

Principal Software Engineer (Java & Mobile)

Company: Mastercard

Location: Arlington, VA

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Architect) to provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams. The role involves setting the technical vision and architecture for Java and Mobile development teams, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on software engineering experience in Java, Spring Boot, and mobile development, with a strong understanding of cloud technologies, secure coding standards, and DevOps best practices. Responsibilities include defining requirements for new applications, leading projects to prototype new technologies, and improving the customer experience of services. The role also involves contributing to Guild initiatives, engaging with external technical communities, and participating in Principal review architecture meetings.

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Mastercard

Location: Gurgaon, India

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Analyst for Financial Planning & Analysis. The role involves supporting the financial close process, developing annual plans/budgets, managing financial reporting packages, and providing financial analytics to key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant, CPA, or MBA in Finance with experience in financial roles and proficiency in Business Intelligence tools and financial systems. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication abilities are required. The position also involves contributing to Mastercard's mission of connecting and powering an inclusive, digital economy.

Digital learning design & developer

Company: Mastercard

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a digital learning content developer for its Mastercard Academy in Europe. The role involves creating engaging and impactful learning assets across multiple remote delivery channels. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of L&D experience, a strong understanding of learning theory and instructional design principles, and proficiency in industry-leading authoring tools. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with colleagues and subject matter experts to build effective learning solutions, manage multiple projects, and continuously improve learning assets. Fluency in English is required.

Manager, Software Engineering

Company: Mastercard

Location: Pune, India

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing a product for customer onboarding and risk monitoring. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering software solutions, supervising engineers, and ensuring high-quality, secure code. The ideal candidate should have 9-14 years of IT experience, with a proven track record in managing development teams and expertise in multiple languages and secure coding standards. They should also understand system architecture, customer journeys, and deployment processes, and have skills in orchestrating release workflows and applying standardized pipelines for CI/CD.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Mastercard

Location: Pune, India

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and develop software product applications. The role involves full-stack, cloud-based software development, adherence to Agile SDLC methodology, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have proficient coding experience in Java, Spring Boot, and modern JavaScript frameworks, extensive experience in designing REST APIs, and a deep understanding of contemporary API and architectural concepts. Additional requirements include experience with Agile development methodologies, understanding of 12-factor app architecture, and familiarity with container technology. The role also involves corporate security responsibilities, including adherence to Mastercard's security policies and practices.

Vice President, Product Management

Company: Mastercard

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Nov 02, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Vice President of Product Management and Go to Market Commercialization for its Digital Transformation and Optimization team. The role involves leading a high-performing team to develop new solutions for digital authorization improvement, aiming to increase performance and conversion rates for merchant, acquiring, and payment service provider partners. Key responsibilities include creating and leading the end-to-end GTM strategy for new authorization improvement products, driving customer adoption, and serving as a strategic business partner to key business units. The ideal candidate should have an in-depth understanding of the payment processing ecosystem, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Associate Managing Consultant (Dutch Speaking)

Company: Mastercard

Location: Serendah, Malaysia

Posted Nov 02, 2024

MasterCard Advisors, the professional services arm of Mastercard, is seeking a Managing Consultant. The role involves contributing to strategies and programs for clients, managing small to medium engagements, and developing clear recommendations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and analytical skills, consulting experience, and preferably payments/bankcard expertise. They will work closely with client executives, develop effective working relationships, and support business development efforts. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with an advanced degree or MBA preferred. Fluency in local language and English is essential, with other language skills highly desirable.

Lead PMT - Event Gateway - Pune

Company: Mastercard

Location: Pune, India

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking an experienced Product Manager - Technical for their team in Pune, India. The ideal candidate should have a Computer Science degree, 3-5 years of software engineering experience, and at least 5 years of product management experience, preferably with a focus on technical products. The role involves developing platform/product visions, decomposing business requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and owning the working backwards document and vision for feature releases. The candidate must have strong English communication skills, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and be able to join the team within 30 days of receiving an offer. The role requires in-office collaboration three days a week.

Director, Product Strategy

Company: Mastercard

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Product Strategy to lead product development initiatives and strategically direct product offerings. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in product management, market analysis, and team leadership. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, market analysis, product development oversight, cross-functional collaboration, performance metrics definition, and stakeholder communication. The role requires a commercial focus, leadership capabilities, and strategic thinking. Account-to-account payments experience is desirable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at MasterCard?
MasterCard offers a hybrid work model with flexible remote options, a focus on inclusion, and a culture that rewards innovation. Employees gain access to MasterCard Academy for continuous learning, a comprehensive wellness program, and a clear promotion path that emphasizes data‑driven performance metrics.
What types of positions are available at MasterCard?
The company hires across software engineering, data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, product management, UX/UI design, quality assurance, and technical program management. Roles range from entry‑level developer to senior architect, with projects in payment security, API development, and fintech scalability.
How can I stand out as an applicant for MasterCard?
Show quantifiable achievements—such as reducing transaction fraud by X% or improving API throughput by Y%. Tailor your portfolio to MasterCard’s tech stack (Java, Python, React, AWS, Kubernetes). Highlight experience with secure payment protocols, and emphasize cross‑functional collaboration with product and finance teams.

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