Principal Software Architect

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 Architect Overview: We are seeking a Principal Software Architect to serve as a senior individual contributor and cross-organizational technical leader. This role is designed for an architect who leads through influence, consensus-building, and technical judgment, shaping architectural direction across many teams and stakeholders. As a Principal Architect, you will operate across organizational boundaries, partnering with engineers, engineering leaders, product managers, and senior leadership to address the most complex and consequential technical challenges. You will not manage people directly, but you will mentor senior engineers, guide archite...