
Data Engineer I, Launch Program 2026 - San Francsico, CA
This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role.
The Launch program is a development program that is supplemental to the role and is designed to help you transition from being a student to being a Mastercard employee. In this program, you will participate in:
- Four-day orientation focused on getting to know Mastercard, building your skills, and be a force for good (Mastercard’s culture)
- Professional skills workshops
- Launch Innovation Week
- Social impact – pro bono team challenge
- Global Volunteer Challenge
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree graduating Spring 2026.
- Strong, hands-on experience with both Python and PySpark
- Previous internship experience
- Familiarity with classification and verifying Machine Learning Models
- Familiarity with AdTech is a plus- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills, ability and willingness to tackle complex problems