Platform Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 – St. Louis, MO, US

MasterCard; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and coaching

Networking opportunities

Professional development experiences

Exposure to innovative technologies

Job summary

Mastercard seeks a Platform Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in St. Louis, MO. You will contribute to the FABRIC team’s AI and Operations platform, turning institutional knowledge into automated workflows and IaC patterns.

The role offers mentorship, networking, and exposure to cutting-edge AI tools, with compensation of $25-30 per hour. You must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s program with a 2027–2029 graduation window and eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
• Experience with Python development and scripting.
• Familiarity with Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Experience using Git or other source code management tools.
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.
• Exposure to AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies.
• Preferred Experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. Must be eligible to work in the United States, now and in the future, without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Codify organizational knowledge across Compute, Storage, Mainframe, and HP platforms into AI-driven operations, creating a foundation for automation and governance.
• Develop and maintain a machine-managed AI & Operations platform that converts institutional knowledge into reusable automation assets and IaC patterns.
• Deliver operational dashboards with real-time visibility into tasks, automation adoption, platform health, and KPIs across critical payments infrastructure.
• Accelerate modernization by enabling self-service automation and driving continuous improvement across traditional and mission-critical platforms.

Skills

Python

Git

Unix/Linux

AI tools exposure

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

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.

Title and Summary

Platform Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 – St. Louis, MO, US

Why join Mastercard’s internship program?

Mastercard's internship program offers more than hands-on work. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities.

About the team

The FABRIC team is building a machine-managed AI and Operations platform that captures and codifies organizational knowledge across Compute, Storage, Mainframe, and HP environments. This platform converts institutional expertise into reusable automation, standardized workflows, and Infrastructure-as-Code patterns, accelerating operational excellence across critical payments infrastructure and traditional platforms.

Responsibilities

• Codify organizational knowledge across Compute, Storage, Mainframe, and HP platforms into controlled AI-driven operations, creating a consistent foundation for automation, governance, and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain a machine-managed AI & Operations platform that transforms institutional expertise into reusable automation assets, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns, and standardized workflows.
• Deliver operational dashboards that provide real-time visibility into tasks, objectives, automation adoption, platform health, workflow execution, and key performance indicators across critical payments infrastructure.
• Accelerate modernization and resiliency by enabling self-service automation, measuring outcomes through objective-based dashboards, and driving continuous improvement across traditional and mission-critical platforms.

What we’re looking for

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029
• Experience with Python development and scripting
• Familiarity with Ansible for automation and configuration management
• Experience using Git or other source code management tools
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
• Exposure to AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies
• Preferred Experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship.For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa(including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role

As an intern, you'll benefit from

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals and leaders
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns, employees, and senior leaders
• Professional development experiences focused on career growth and skill-building
• Exposure to innovative technologies and global business challenges
• Volunteer, community engagement, and team-building activities

Compensation: $25-30/hr

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.

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 comes 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.

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 (and certain part time) employees generally include

• insurance (including 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, pro-rated 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.

Mastercard benefits for interns generally include

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

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.