Software Engineer, Launch Program 2027

About the role

Join Mastercard’s 18‑month Launch Program as a Software Engineer in Toronto. You will gain hands‑on experience building secure, scalable software solutions that power global digital payments, while receiving mentorship from industry leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code following established standards and best practices.
• Contribute to design, development, testing, and deployment of software features.
• Develop basic automated tests to ensure quality and expected behavior.
• Apply secure coding and defensive programming techniques.
• Participate in code reviews, incorporate feedback, and use debugging tools and logs to resolve issues.
• Learn and work with existing systems, tools, and development workflows.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, graduating between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• Project‑based experience (academic, internship or personal) developing software.

Required skills

• Experience with cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks.
• Understanding of blockchain technologies.

What we offer

• Structured learning, mentorship and real‑world projects throughout the 18‑month program.
• Opportunity to work on global payment solutions at a leading financial‑technology company.
• Professional development and a pathway to a long‑term career at Mastercard.