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This role pays more than
95%
of similar roles. Most pay
$165,000–$214,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$259k
versus about
$190k
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
155 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$122,000–$207,000
across 136 roles with salary data.
The Principal Software Development Engineer leads major projects and creates quality software solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role involves leading cross-department initiatives, performing Proofs of Concepts to assess technologies, and creating roadmaps aligned with long-term business vision. Daily responsibilities include coaching team members, defining Quality Assurance processes, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. The candidate must possess a superior coding background in Java/Spring or Python, alongside experience with AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake. The role requires using AI to shape applications while managing associated risks. Key competencies include Lean methodology, vendor relationship management, and the ability to influence matrixed teams. The work focuses on delivering secure solutions within the Financial Services Sector while solving complex technical and business problems.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn?
Median $169050 from 206 postings across 17 companies.
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