Data Engineering Intern - Summer 2025 - United States

Our PurposeWe work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.Title and SummaryData Engineering Intern - Summer 2025 - United StatesThis 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.OverviewMastercard works to connect and power a sustainable and inclusive global economy. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.About the TeamData Engineers are fundamental to the success of our client engagements by acting as the bridge between raw client data and Mastercard's software. Data Engineers work closely with both Consultants while working on consulting engagements and Software Development Engineers while working to develop internal capabilities. Data Engineers are responsible for:- Designing processes to extract, transform, and load (ETL) terabytes of data into Mastercard's analytics platform- Sourcing data from clients, government and other third party data sources, and Mastercard's transaction data warehouse- Working across multiple teams, both internal and external, in order to determine the data requirements and business logic applicable to each data set- Tackling big data problems across various industriesInternship ProgramMastercard’s summer internship program provides emerging talent with projects that will enhance skills as well as contribute to the department’s goals and objectives. In this program, you will participate in:- Networking events, mentorship opportunities, and hear from senior leaders- Volunteer and team building opportunities- Formal performance assessments- End-of-summer presentations to peers and Mastercard leadershipRole DescriptionAs a Data Engineer Intern, you will be involved with:- Strategic problem solving with exceptional peers who are also passionate about data- Creative freedom to innovate with new technologies and to explore a variety of solutions- Staffing on external-facing consulting projects where you will have the opportunity to work directly with clients- Flexibility to work on many new and challenging projects across diverse industries- A dynamic environment where you will have an impact and make an immediate difference- An immediate opportunity for increased responsibility, leadership, and professional growth- Committed mentoring and training by an experienced and driven leadership team- Cross-functional collaboration with others throughout MastercardQualifications- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date of Winter 2025 – Spring 2026- Hands-on experience with SQL, ETL process, SQL, SSIS, and/or relation databases- Desire to work with data and help businesses make better data-driven decisions- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skillsAdditional Skills:- Knowledge of at least one programming language- Python skills are desirable but not mandatory; willingness to learn and adapt to Python-based projects is highly valuedMastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.