Manager, Software Engineering

Mastercard•O'fallon, MO

29d•$140,000 - $231,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mastercard is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering, to lead high-performing engineering teams responsible for building and supporting secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions. This role combines technical leadership, people leadership, and delivery accountability to drive business outcomes while fostering a culture of innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing talent, partnering across Product and Engineering organizations, and delivering modern software solutions that enhance customer experience and operational performance.

Requirements

Experience leading software engineering teams in a fast-paced technology environment.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, development methodologies, testing, and operational excellence.
Ability to lead technical discussions while balancing business priorities and customer needs.
Experience delivering scalable, secure, and resilient applications.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and developing engineering talent.
Experience working in Agile environments and supporting modern DevOps practices.

Nice To Haves

Build and retain high-performing engineering teams.
Deliver business-critical software with quality, speed, and reliability.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Influence positive outcomes across engineering and business stakeholders.
Create an environment where engineers can grow, learn, and perform at their highest level.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering an environment of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
Coach team members through career development, performance feedback, and technical skill enhancement.
Build team engagement and create opportunities for engineers to expand capabilities and take on new challenges.
Promote an inclusive culture that encourages innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Lead the successful delivery of software solutions aligned to business and technology objectives.
Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering leaders to define priorities and execution plans.
Ensure teams deliver high-quality software through effective planning, testing, automation, and operational excellence.
Manage risks, dependencies, and technical challenges throughout the software development lifecycle.
Champion modern engineering practices, including Agile development, DevOps, automation, and CI/CD.
Drive adherence to engineering standards, coding best practices, security requirements, and architectural principles.
Support scalable, resilient, and maintainable platform development.
Encourage data-driven decision making and continuous optimization of engineering processes.
Work closely with cross-functional partners to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Communicate project status, technical risks, and delivery outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
Build strong partnerships across Product, Architecture, Operations, Security, and Engineering teams.
Influence decisions through technical expertise, strong communication, and leadership.

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
16 weeks of new parent leave
up to 20 days of bereavement leave
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time
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