Director of Software Engineering

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to join their Cryptographic Security Program team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving the development and delivery of critical cryptographic and security service platforms across the organization.

The role involves leading a global team that designs, builds and supports service platforms providing cryptographic, key management and EMV certificate management functions used by Mastercard application teams worldwide. You'll be responsible for re-architecting legacy platforms and building new service-oriented platforms focused on scalability, high availability, and continuous delivery.

As Director, you'll formally supervise and coach a software engineering team, managing performance and professional development. You'll work closely with Architects and Tech Leads to develop strategic implementation plans and contribute to the overall Data Protection Services technology roadmap.

The ideal candidate brings expert-level understanding of software engineering concepts and methodologies, with specific experience in cryptography, X.509, Certificate Management Protocol (CMP), public key cryptography standards, and Hardware Security Modules. You should have experience managing large-scale enterprise initiatives involving multiple teams and strong vendor management capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation in critical security infrastructure while developing talent and delivering business value. You'll be part of Mastercard's mission to power economies and empower people through secure, accessible digital payment solutions.

The position includes competitive compensation ($165,000 - $264,000) and comprehensive benefits. You'll work at Mastercard's O'Fallon, Missouri location as part of a global team focused on building next-generation security platforms.