Manager, Software Engineering

About the role

Mastercard is looking for a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team that builds scalable data products and analytics capabilities for real‑time and batch decision‑making across the organization. The role combines people leadership with deep technical expertise in data platforms and modern engineering practices.

Key responsibilities

• Build, coach and mentor a high‑performing team of software and data engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Design, deliver and manage the lifecycle of data products that support analytics, AI/ML, reporting and operational decisioning.
• Define and implement appropriate data access patterns, including real‑time streaming, APIs, self‑service analytics and batch processing.
• Lead large‑scale platform modernization initiatives, partnering with product, architecture, data science and engineering stakeholders.
• Ensure platform reliability, security, compliance and drive operational excellence through automation and observability.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading software, data or platform engineering teams.
• Strong background in building scalable distributed systems and cloud‑native solutions.
• Track record of delivering complex initiatives in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder‑influence skills.

Required skills

• Experience with streaming technologies and event‑driven architectures.
• Large‑scale data processing and modern data engineering practices.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with AI/ML enablement and analytics platforms.