Lead Software Engineer (C/C++)

MasterCard; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (C/C++) to join the global credit card authorization team. You will lead design efforts, drive quality, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across organizations on interfaces and deployment strategies.

Strong C/C++ and Linux experience, along with automation (CI/CD) and Agile practices, are essential for success in this role within a distributed system environment.

Qualifications

• Experience writing code in C or C++.
• Leading technical direction and mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience with automation/CI/CD.
• Experience developing software for Linux and working on Agile teams.
• Experience with embedded or real-time distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Management to elaborate features, stories, and test strategy for each initiative.
• Create technical designs and assign work to developers.
• Develop complex stories in C and write unit tests in C++ (Google Test).
• Be a quality gate by leading code and design reviews.
• Collaborate with other Principals and Leads to define interfaces and interactions between systems.
• Advise on implementation strategy for successful deployment.
• Implement development process improvements and automation.
• Coach and develop junior employees.
• Deliver department and external presentations.

Skills

C

C++

Linux

Agile

Embedded systems

Tools

Google Test

Job description

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Lead Software Engineer (C/C++)

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Mastercard on the global credit card authorization team. The system facilitates billions of transactions among issuers, acquirers, and service providers. You will have the chance to lead projects that enhance this system each release. We are looking for engineers that are passionate about design and development with constant focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Management to elaborate features, stories, and test strategy for each initiative
• Create technical designs and assign work to developers
• Develop complex stories in C and write unit tests in C++ (Google Test)
• Be a quality gate by leading code and design reviews
• Collaborate with other Principals and Leads to define interfaces and interactions between systems
• Advise on implementation strategy for successful deployment
• Implement development process improvements and automation
• Coach and develop junior employees
• Deliver department and external presentations

All About You

• Have you written many lines of code in C or C++?
• Do you like solving complex challenges?
• Have you set technical direction for your team and mentored junior engineers?
• Do you have experience in automation (CI/CD)?
• Have you developed software for Linux operating systems?
• Do you have experience and prefer working on an Agile team?
• Have you worked on embedded or real-time distributed systems?
• Are you passionate about quality and engineering standards?

EEO Statement

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.

Accommodations

In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time employees generally include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave), 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days prorated based on date of hire, 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, and many more.

Benefits for Interns

These include 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, jury duty leave, and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.