Is Mastercard a good company to work for as a Software Developer 2?

Software Developer 2 professionals working at Mastercard have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 32 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Mastercard employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer 2 Jobs at Mastercard now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer 2 interview questions at Mastercard .

Does Mastercard pay Software Developer 2 employees well?

Software Developer 2 professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Mastercard with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 32 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer 2 salaries at Mastercard.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mastercard?

Senior Software Engineer (407) , Director (365) , Software Engineer (357) , Consultant (351) , Manager (210) , Associate Consultant (206) , Associate Managing Consultant (206) , Vice President (198) , Product Manager (173) , Analyst (131) , Intern (119) , Software Engineer II (119) , Senior Analyst (111) , Project Manager (84) , Business Leader (81)

What are the pros of working at Mastercard according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and if willing to learn new thing you will have ample scope." ((in 1030 reviews)); "Many companies talk about have a great culture while Mastercard walks the talk on this." ((in 867 reviews)); "Great benefits and some stock options depending on the level" ((in 773 reviews)); "Some people are great and helpful" ((in 551 reviews)); "Work culture is good & hierarchy are easily approachable" ((in 291 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mastercard according to real employee reviews?

"Lack of action taken by leaders and HR against senior leadership who has a lack of conduct." ((in 106 reviews)); "Slow career progression (3 year avg range for promotion)" ((in 66 reviews)); "Long hours depending on department; such a large company that you may feel like a small fish in a big pond" ((in 60 reviews)); "Senior management is not transparent." ((in 53 reviews)); "The office politics is a major issue when it comes to prioritizing projects." ((in 40 reviews))

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Mastercard Software Developer 2 reviews

4.3

100% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Michael Miebach

76% approve of CEO

100% positive business outlook

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4.5

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Career opportunities

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

Software Developer 2 employees have rated Mastercard with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer 2 professionals have an excellent working experience there. Mastercard is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer 2 professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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32 reviews

5.0

Jan 12, 2026

great company

Software engineer 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

competitive pay for the area

Cons

no stock was given to employees.

3.0

Dec 14, 2025

Amazing company with dominating leaders

Software developer 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Awesome policies, health checkups, annual functions. 2. If your team is good then you can have great time in office. 3. Always working towards new tech and almost everyone gets opportunity to work on awesome tech and new cutting edge tools. 4. Good composition, transperant salary structure, good office culture with awesome events on regular basis.

Cons

1. New Indian managers ( hired from service based, consulting company ) making mastercard dirty. 2. Unnecessary strictness and hate towards employee friendly policies ( ex - asking employee why you need leaves , give reasons which is absolutely wrong) 3. You can survive if you have good manager. I left mastercard only because of manager. 4. I was very happy till I worked under US management. Supportive, ready to teach you.

4.0

Aug 26, 2025

Good Starter

Software engineer 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good team culture overall across the organisation - Company’s inclination towards well being, inclusion and work life balance - Great and place to provide a beginning for the career

Cons

- Lesser career growth opportunities for highly experienced people - Lower pay package than other big players in rest of payment/fintech industry

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