[Remote] Software Engineer II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mastercard connects and powers a sustainable and inclusive global economy through secure digital payment solutions. The Software Engineer II develops high-quality, secure, reliable, and maintainable software for payment systems, contributing across the software development lifecycle while applying cloud-native, AI-driven, and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• A hands-on engineer who writes high-quality code with a focus on security, design, and maintainability
• Contribute to all phases of software development from design through rollout
• Have strong ownership of your team’s software including monitoring, dependencies, build, and deployments
• Communicate, collaborate and work effectively in a global environment
• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines

Skills

• Eligibility requires that you currently be a graduating senior, pursuing a relevant degree
• - Currently enrolled in your final year of a bachelor's or accelerated master's program
• - Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts
• - Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, etc
• - Strong written and verbal English communication skills and a good team player
• - Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills
• - Ability to evaluate and apply AI-driven solutions to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and software development processes
• - Interested in writing PLSQL queries in Oracle
• Knowledge of cloud-native application development and deployment using AWS, Azure, Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes, Docker, and modern DevOps practices
• Experience with AI/ML and GenAI services in cloud environments is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Paid volunteer days
• Charitable matching
• Tuition assistance

Company Overview

Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders. It was founded in 1966, and is headquartered in Purchase, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.mastercard.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Mastercard has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 97 in 2026, 540 in 2025, 316 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.