Manager, Software Engineering

Mastercard is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a service group in the Decision Management Platform for fraud detection. The role requires driving engineering excellence, scaling delivery capabilities, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include defining and driving the engineering strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and championing engineering best practices.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture, including leadership roles on complex, mission-critical platforms
• Proven track record of delivering distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications
• Experience with fintech, digital payments, authentication, or identity systems
• Strong grounding in security, secure SDLC, PCI considerations, and compliance-driven architecture
• Familiarity with reliability engineering, observability platforms, and operational excellence practices

Benefits

• insurance
• flexible spending account and health savings account
• paid leaves
• 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
• 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• deferred compensation for eligible roles
• fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• eligibility for tuition reimbursement