This role pays less than
70%
of similar roles. Most pay
$184,425–$211,200
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$186k
versus about
$198k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, processing transactions between financial institutions and merchants using its extensive network of credit, debit, and prepaid card products. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services
Mastercard currently has
116 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$122,000–$207,000
across 104 roles with salary data.
Lead Software Engineer
As part of the Builders Enablement Program within the ONE Division, the Lead Software Engineer will design, build, and enhance software applications and developer-facing experiences to improve developer productivity and streamline delivery workflows. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of distributed systems, including defining architecture standards, implementing comprehensive testing strategies, and leading performance engineering initiatives for high-volume environments. The candidate will develop backend platforms and frontend applications using React and TypeScript while ensuring secure coding practices and compliance across the software development life cycle. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Java or C#, experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and containerized architectures, and expertise in CI/CD pipelines using Terraform or CloudFormation. The role focuses on building a standardized, cloud-first software delivery ecosystem to solve complex scalability challenges within the payments industry.