Research & Development Co-Op

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Work type: On-site
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Employment: Intern
Posted: 1 day ago
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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

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Research & Development Co-Op (WashU), Spring 2027 – St. Louis, MO, US joins the Mastercard Foundry global innovation group to explore emerging technologies shaping the future of payments and commerce. Working within the Research and Development team, the individual will design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions while contributing to proof-of-concepts and prototypes focused on AI, cloud computing, data platforms, and other innovation initiatives. The role involves participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including technical design, automated testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization. Candidates should possess knowledge of algorithms, data structures, Agentic AI, source control management like git, and debugging tools such as stack traces and memory profiling. This position addresses complex business challenges by exploring new frameworks to build scalable, resilient applications within the payments and commerce domain.

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AI Machine Learning Generative AI Agentic AI Cloud Computing Data Science Git CI/CD Automated Testing Software Development Lifecycle Algorithms Data Structures Quantum Computing Extended Reality Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Debugging Tools Memory Profiling

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions using modern engineering practices.
Build proof-of-concepts and prototypes focused on emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, and data platforms.
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from ideation to operational support.
Apply engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to drive innovation and accelerate product development.
Present technical findings, demos, and project outcomes to engineering and business stakeholders.
Conduct research and experimentation to develop practical solutions for product incubation.

What we're looking for

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or accelerated master's program at WashU majoring in engineering, data science, or a related field.
Graduation date must be between December 2027 and June 2028.
Candidates must have exposure to algorithms, data structures, AI/Agentic AI, and core computer science concepts.
Candidates must have experience with automated tests to verify code correctness and expected behavior.
Knowledge of source control management (e.g., git), deployment, and task management tools is required.
Must possess strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with debugging tools such as stack traces, memory profiling, and code tracing is required.
Bachelor’s degree.

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