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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Senior Data Scientist - Financial Crime

Company: Mastercard

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Payment Security & Risk Data Science team. The role involves developing, deploying, and supporting models to prevent financial crime globally. The ideal candidate should have experience in machine learning model development and deployment at scale, and be able to explain complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences. Knowledge of the payments and blockchain ecosystems is desirable. The successful candidate must adhere to Mastercard's security policies and practices.

Trilingual Dispute and Chargeback Specialist - Brazil

Company: Mastercard

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Trilingual Dispute and Chargeback Specialist in São Paulo, Brazil. The role involves providing high-level technical customer service and support, diagnosing and resolving production incidents, and ensuring customer resolution efforts adhere to Mastercard's standard processes. The ideal candidate should have experience in troubleshooting complex technical inquiries, implementing process improvements, and collaborating with others to resolve products, processes, and problems. Knowledge of the payments model and financial acumen is preferred. The role also involves representing the voice of the customer to various teams and leading departmental processes to integrate new products and acquisitions into existing B2B support models.

Senior Executive Assistant to General Counsel

Company: Mastercard

Location: Scarsdale, NY

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to General Counsel. The role involves comprehensive administrative support, including complex calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reporting, event coordination, and managing sensitive relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience handling confidential data, planning webcasts, managing executive meetings, and overcoming team conflicts. Mastercard is an inclusive employer offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Senior Frontend Engineer

Company: Mastercard

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard Developers is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with 6+ years of experience in developing and delivering highly intuitive and responsive frontend solutions. The role involves leading planning, design, and implementation of technical solutions for global customers, designing and building UI components, and contributing to Mastercard Open Source projects. The ideal candidate should have expert React ES6 Javascript and Typescript skills, strong CSS development knowledge, and experience with Node.js, NPM, Webpack, and Jest. They should also have a proven track record in web application development and strong fundamentals of working with APIs.

Senior Principal Big Data Architect

Company: Mastercard

Location: Arlington, VA

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Principal Big Data Architect to lead the technology architecture, design, implementation, operation, and support of data technology and platforms. The role involves setting the technical vision and architecture, partnering on critical efforts, solving tough problems, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have deep hands-on experience in data and software engineering, familiarity with big data technologies, cloud experience, and strong communication skills.

Director, Regulatory Affairs Advocacy

Company: Mastercard

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs Advocacy for their Singapore office. The role involves designing and executing advocacy campaigns to influence key regulators on crypto-assets and CBDCs, establishing relationships with external stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams to develop thought-leadership. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in financial services policy/regulatory advocacy, a deep understanding of the payments industry, and strong communication skills.

Senior Software Engineer

Company: Mastercard

Location: Pune, India

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, or Platform Engineer, to develop, deploy, and maintain security software solutions. The role involves working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, focusing on performance, scalability, and reusability. Key responsibilities include rapid issue resolution, designing medium-sized applications, setting up SLAs, analyzing performance, and leading Root Cause Analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline, 4+ years of Java development experience, and proficiency in Spring boot and PCF. They should also have intermediate Oracle database knowledge and experience with thread and heap dump analysis.

Enterprise Operations Engineer II

Company: Mastercard

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking an Enterprise Operations Engineer I to manage cloud platforms, ensuring continuous availability and operational support for multiple customer applications and products. The role involves continuous infrastructure monitoring, alert management, basic troubleshooting, incident response, service health checks, escalation, communication, log monitoring, and analysis. The ideal candidate should have high-energy, detail-oriented, and proactive skills, with experience in large-scale operations and strong troubleshooting abilities. A basic understanding of DevOps processes, cloud security, and BS Degree or equivalent is required. The role also involves corporate security responsibilities, including adherence to Mastercard's security policies and practices.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Mastercard

Location: Panvel, India

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Cloud Software Engineer to drive its customer experience strategy. The ideal candidate should be passionate about customer experience, highly motivated, and have a strong analytical and agile mindset. The role involves participating in the implementation of new systems, developing strategic thinking, and ensuring effectiveness across teams. Key responsibilities include designing and developing software solutions, defining requirements for new applications, and overseeing maintenance, upgrades, and migrations. The candidate must have expertise in AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code, with experience in managing large scale Kubernetes clusters and autoscaling Kubernetes nodes. They should also be familiar with service mesh, RBAC configuration, and corporate security responsibilities.

Product Management, Project Management, Sales & Enterprise Strategy Intern, Summer 2025 - London, UK

Company: Mastercard

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is offering a Summer Internship Program in 2025 for penultimate year students. The program aims to provide an immersive experience, challenging the status quo and fostering personal and professional growth. Interns can choose from various functions including Product Management, Project Management, Sales, and Enterprise Strategy. The roles involve managing strategic initiatives, overseeing project lifecycles, providing analytical solutions, and developing long-range organizational plans. Key requirements include full-time availability, innovative thinking, cross-organizational partnership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Mastercard emphasizes a culture of inclusion and decency, valuing individual strengths and experiences.

Senior Specialist, Program Management

Company: Mastercard

Location: Tampa, FL

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Program Manager for their Commercial Solutions PMO department. The ideal candidate will manage B2B Partnership programs, collaborate with various internal teams, and handle client relationships. They should have 4-5 years of program management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in project management tools. Mastercard values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, flexible sick leaves, and a 401k plan with a company match.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Mastercard

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to work in their technology hub, focusing on creating world-class microservices and web applications. The role involves leading system development, contributing to strategy, managing complex issues, and ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong Java development experience, knowledge of cloud-native development, and experience with tools like Sonar, Dynatrace, GIT, ALM, CI/CD, and Splunk. They should also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

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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