Principal Software Engineer, Data Architecture

Mastercard's Data & Analytics organization is seeking a visionary Principal Software Engineer, Data Architecture to define and advance the company's global enterprise data architecture strategy.

The successful candidate will establish the architectural vision for platforms that transform complex, fragmented data processes into scalable, self-service experiences that accelerate innovation and unlock greater value from Mastercard's data assets.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior technical leader for enterprise data architecture, partnering closely with the VP and senior technology leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, translating business strategy into scalable, secure, and resilient data architecture decisions.
• Drive the technical vision and architecture for enterprise data onboarding, exchange, discovery, and consumption capabilities.
• Develop roadmaps that balance immediate business needs with long-term platform scalability and reuse.
• Establish and drive enterprise architecture standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices through the Data & Analytics Architecture Review Board.
• Drive adoption of modern data technologies, including Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake, and streaming platforms.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled data platforms and agent-based architectures.
• Mentor and influence global engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and thoughtful risk taking.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Principal Engineer, Lead Architect, Lead Engineer, or equivalent technical leadership role driving enterprise-scale data architecture and platform strategy.
• Extensive experience architecting and building large-scale data platforms, distributed systems, and enterprise integration solutions across both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience integrating AI driven capabilities into data platforms, with appropriate governance and guardrails for emerging use cases.
• Experience building reusable platforms that serve multiple products, teams, or business domains.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory compliance in highly regulated, global environments.

Benefits:

• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
• 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
• 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement