Software Engineer, Launch Program 2027 – United States
About The Position
Mastercard's Launch Program is an 18-month program designed for individuals to build specialized expertise through hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. Participants will work on real business challenges, applying their skills to projects that create meaningful impact. The program aims to deepen participants' knowledge of Mastercard's business, foster collaboration across the organization, and develop the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities needed for career acceleration. Upon completion, participants will have a strong foundation in their chosen field and the confidence to continue growing within Mastercard. Mastercard’s Software Engineering teams are responsible for designing, building, and optimizing high-performing, highly scalable software solutions and products. Utilizing advanced cloud platforms, AI frameworks, and secure blockchain technologies, the work contributes to connecting communities and transforming commerce globally. As a Software Engineer in this program, you will build real-world software solutions supporting secure, scalable, and high-performing technology platforms. This role is ideal for individuals eager to learn, grow, and apply software engineering skills in a collaborative setting. You will work alongside experienced engineers, receive structured onboarding and mentorship, and contribute to projects with global customer impact.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field graduating between Dec 2026 – June 2027
- Project-based experience (academic, internship, or personal) using one or more programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#
- Advanced proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and core computer science concepts
- Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
- Experience or coursework involving automated testing
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
- Must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Write clean, maintainable code following established standards and best practices
- Contribute to design, development, testing, and deployment of software features
- Write basic automated tests to validate expected behavior and quality
- Apply secure coding practices and defensive programming techniques
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback
- Use debugging tools, logs, and documentation to help identify and resolve issues
- Learn and work with existing systems, tools, and development workflows
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
