Role Overview
Mastercard is hiring a Principal, Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in Pune. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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
Principal, Software Engineer
Overview
ï The Decision Management program enables intelligent decision based products through streaming analytics with the ability to govern these decisions and manage their outcomes with business agility.
ï This program leverages business rules & AI engines, a streaming big data cluster, an in memory data grids, APIs, & UIs to deliver real time decisions at global scale
ï This person will be responsible for mentoring the team as well as stay hands on.
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our DMP team.
ï Are you a strong technical programmer with AI experience?
ï Are you passionate about making a difference in this world?
ï Do you want to be part of a team which helps prevent fraud on every Mastercard transaction in this world?
Role
ï Architect & Design the AI platform of future to support the next generation AI models.
ï Manage your own time while collaborating with teammates to accomplish project goals.
ï Mentor the team and set clear architectural roadmaps of the system.
ï Collaborate with the teams and make sure the teams are aligned with architecture guidelines.
Essential Knowledge/Experience
ï Strong programming skills with deep knowledge of Java.
ï Experience and knowledge working on Artificial Intelligence.
ï Experience working on latest technologies and have in-depth knowledge of systems.
ï Experience working on high performance/low latency systems
ï Experience driving architecture for big platform.
ï Good problem diagnostic and creative problem solving skills.
ï Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks within the constraints and timelines determined by business needs.
Desirable Skills:
ï Experience with transaction streaming and In-Memory Data Grid technologies.
ï Experience with Cloud/container technologies Dockers, Kubernetes etc.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Principal, Software Engineer position at Mastercard?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Mastercard. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Principal, Software Engineer position at Mastercard located?
This position is based in Pune. Mastercard has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Principal, Software Engineer at Mastercard earn?
Mastercard has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Principal, Software Engineer role at Mastercard posted?
This role was posted on May 28, 2026 (11 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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