Marqeta

Manage and deliver customer onboarding projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful implementation of payment solutions. | Minimum 8 years of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience in payments or financial services preferred. | As Marqeta’s Lead Onboarding Project Manager, you will be a vital part of our mission to change the way money moves. You'll work within our GTM team, which comprises four critical functions: Revenue, Strategy & Operations, Customer Solutions & Delivery, and Partnerships. This position will be dedicated to the project implementation efforts for our key accounts and any new programs, expansions or change requests and work closely with our account team and coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of these projects. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, resourceful, and motivated. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States or from our Oakland, CA headquarters. We’d love for you to join us! The Impact You'll Have Work with customers, payment networks, banks, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure program delivery with accuracy and the highest level of quality. Act as the primary point of contact for customers during implementation and be able to design a customized implementation approach to align with the customer's specific needs. Use project management tools and methodologies to deliver projects on time and to exceptional standards. Develop deep relationships with our customers and understand their unique business objectives, challenges, and success criteria. Communicate effectively in a regulated and technical environment, partnering with revenue leads on customer needs. Who You Are Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience and PMI certification. Customer Experience Obsessed: You take a personalized approach to your project management and know the nuances and preferences of your customer. A Master of Time Management: You consistently meet deadlines through effective scheduling and resource allocation. Is able to create realistic timelines and monitor progress against key milestones. Exceptionally Organized: You exhibit strong organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail. You can manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in all project documentation and tracking systems. A Natural Problem-Solver: You identify challenges proactively and implement effective solutions. You think critically to troubleshoot issues that may impact project timelines or deliverables. A Relationship Builder: You develop and maintain productive working relationships and you demonstrate diplomacy when managing competing interests and priorities. Strong Communicator: You demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information and ensure all stakeholders remain informed. Self-Motivated: You take initiative, work independently, and are able to anticipate needs and proactively address potential roadblocks. Highly Adaptable: You navigate changing priorities with ease and maintain composure during high-pressure situations. You can quickly adjust your approach based on evolving project requirements. Nice-To-Haves Background in payments, credit products or financial services Experience with implementation projects for enterprise customers Experience with Smartsheets, Jira, Salesforce, and other collaboration tools Experience supporting Revenue-facing teams in a POD sales structure We hope you're feeling excited about the role. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so again, don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you. Your Recruiter Louise Devlin (Please apply via the careers page, thank you!) Typical Process Application Submission Recruiter phone call Hiring manager video call A virtual presentation to a panel of Marqetans followed by a Q&A session. (we will be there for you and guide you through this :) Director-level virtual meet and greet. Offer! Compensation and Benefits Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States: National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States. Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you. When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is: National: [$123,300] - [$154,100] Premium: [$133,400] - [$166,800] Premium Plus: [$145,000 ] - [$181,300] We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company. Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development About Marqeta Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all. Marqeta’s Values – Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do. – Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish. – Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes. – Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team. – Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right. Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request. Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice. Additional information for California residents can be found here.

The Manager of Identity and Access Management will lead a team to implement IAM strategies and expand the IAM program across various capabilities. This includes driving integration of IAM across AWS services and ensuring secure access to AI/ML systems. | Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Strong experience with IAM tools and cloud-native environments, particularly AWS, is essential. | As Marqeta’s Manager of Identity and Access Management (IAM), you bring a strong passion for IAM and proven expertise in cloud-native environments, preferably AWS. In this role, you’ll shape and implement modern identity strategies that secure access across all of Marqeta’s systems and services, built entirely in the cloud with no data-center footprint. Join us in building a secure, scalable, and frictionless IAM program where you’ll play a crucial part in: Building and evolving our Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) capabilities. Implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM) in a cloud-first (AWS-focused) environment. Designing and architecting a Certificate Lifecycle Management solution that supports cloud-native workloads. Driving integration of IAM across AWS services, SaaS platforms, and developer/DevOps pipelines. Designing identity and access controls to protect AI/ML systems—ensuring secure access to training data, models, and inference APIs. The Impact You’ll Have: Provide Technical and managerial leadership to a team of 5 to 6 Identity Security Engineers Lead implementation of robust IAM strategies aligned with cloud-native architecture and security principles. Expand and operationalize the IAM program across IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, access management, secrets management, and certificate lifecycle management. Automate identity provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews using tools and infrastructure-as-code. Design IAM integrations for AWS-native services ( EC2, S3, IAM, etc.), SaaS platforms, and third-party identity tools (e.g., Okta). Promote and enforce least privilege and zero-trust principles through scalable access controls and policy automation. Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical lead for IAM-related projects. Collaborate with Security, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to embed IAM controls across the engineering lifecycle. Stay ahead of emerging trends and continuously refine IAM strategy based on evolving cloud threats and compliance requirements. Who You Are: A minimum of 15 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Must have been a people manager Establish clear, achievable objectives for the team that align with organizational goals Experience in Agile/Scrum environments holding daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, using tools like Jira, and estimating user stories Comfortable working in a remote only environment and getting hands-on when required Providing guidance, support, and feedback to help team members grow in their roles Strong experience with IAM tools (e.g., Okta, CyberArk, Ping, SailPoint, Britive). Deep knowledge of IAM in cloud-native environments, especially AWS IAM, roles, policies, permissions boundaries, and federation. Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos). Strong grasp of directory services like Active Directory, LDAP, and cloud-based alternatives. Experience in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate IAM operations. Solid understanding of compliance standards: NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS, etc. Proven experience integrating IAM into CI/CD pipelines, secrets management, and DevOps workflows. Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. Nice to have Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM-specific credentials (e.g., CIAM/CAMS, CyberArk Certified, Okta Certified Consultant). Experience with AWS technologies such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, SNS, SQS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Code Pipeline, AWS Developer Tools, and IAM roles and permissions Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including secrets management and CICD pipelines Manager Chetan Jha Recruiter for this role Kayla Osuna Compensation and Benefits: Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States: National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States. Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you. When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is: National: $167,100 - $208,900 Premium: $179,800 - $224,700 Premium Plus: $$195,400 - $244,400 We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company. Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive About Marqeta Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all. Marqeta’s Values – Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do. – Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish. – Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes. – Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team. – Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right. Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request. Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice. Additional information for California residents can be found here.

Lead Vulnerability Management and establish a Data Security program. Drive risk reduction across cloud, endpoints, and applications while building controls and monitoring to safeguard critical data. | Candidates should have 7-10+ years in information security with 3+ years leading programs or teams, preferably in regulated or fintech environments. Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools and data security programs is essential. | As Marqeta’s Information Security Manager you will lead Vulnerability Management and establish a Data Security program. You’ll drive risk reduction across cloud, endpoints, and applications, while building controls and monitoring to safeguard critical data end-to-end across all of Marqeta’s systems and services—100% cloud-based, with no data center footprint. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. We’d love for you to join us! The Impact You'll Have: Vulnerability Management Lead program strategy and operations: asset coverage, scanning cadence, prioritization, and measurable risk reduction using Tenable (Nessus/SC/IO) and Snyk. Integrate Tenable and Snyk findings into engineering backlogs with clear SLAs; partner with SRE, platform, and application teams to drive remediation. Establish risk-based prioritization (CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploitability, business criticality) and publish dashboards for transparency to leadership. Mature patching and configuration baselines; build preventative controls and secure-by-default guardrails. Coordinate vulnerability disclosure, pen test intake, and threat-driven campaigns for actively exploited CVEs. Report program health, trends, and exceptions to security leadership and auditors. Data Security (Program Build & Ownership) Establish clear data ownership and stewardship across critical datasets; define roles, responsibilities, and decision rights. Define and enforce data classification, access, and usage policies; drive best practices and guard rails for least privilege and segregation of duties. Operationalize Sentra (DSPM) and Google DLP to monitor data exposure and access risks; drive timely remediation with accountable teams. Build data lifecycle controls (creation, storage, use, sharing, archival, destruction) and technical guardrails embedded in platforms and workflows. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., PCI, SOX); partner on control design, testing, and evidence collection. Collaborate with Security, Legal, Privacy, and Data teams to protect data across its lifecycle and enable safe analytics/product use cases. Develop metrics (DLP incidents, misconfigurations, toxic combinations, stale sensitive datasets, policy violations) and report to leadership. Who You Are: 7–10+ years in information security with 3+ years leading programs or teams; regulated/fintech experience preferred. Hands-on depth managing vulnerabilities at scale with Tenable and Snyk across cloud-native, containers, endpoints, and CI/CD. Practical experience building/maturing data security programs with Sentra (DSPM) and Google DLP; strong policy design and enforcement. Partner management across engineering, data, and compliance; able to translate risk into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Familiarity with PCI and SOX; knowledge of SDLC, DevSecOps, and cloud security architectures (AWS/GCP/Azure). Comfort with IAM/IGA, SIEM, CNAPP, and ticketing/workflow integrations; solid grasp of data governance concepts (stewardship, lineage). Excellent communication and reporting—clear narratives, crisp metrics, executive-ready updates. Certifications such as CISSP or CISM are a plus. How you’ll measure success Reduction in high-risk vulnerabilities and time-to-remediation across prioritized asset classes. Complete inventory coverage and adherence to patch/configuration SLAs via Tenable/Snyk dashboards. Implemented and adopted data classification and access policies with defined ownership. Sentra and Google DLP coverage with declining exposure trends and timely remediation. Successful PCI/SOX audits for relevant controls; fewer exceptions and faster closure. Clear metrics and dashboards used by leadership for decision-making. Nice to Have's: Experience automating Tenable/Snyk workflows into CI/CD and GRC/Risk registers. Background in data governance (stewardship councils, RACI) and analytics platform security (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery). Exposure to SaaS Security Posture Management and third-party data controls at scale. Manager: Chetan Jha Recruiter For This Role: Kayla Osuna Compensation and Benefits: Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States: National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States. Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you. When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is: National: $167,100 - $208,900 Premium: $179,800 - $224,700 Premium Plus: $$195,400 - $244,400 We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company. Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive About Marqeta Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all. Marqeta’s Values – Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do. – Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish. – Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes. – Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team. – Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right. Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request. Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice. Additional information for California residents can be found here.

Provide employment law advice, develop policies, lead investigations, support claims, and collaborate on strategic initiatives. | 5+ years of employment law experience, JD from an accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, strong communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. | As Marqeta’s Employment Counsel, you will partner with our People Experience team and leaders around the world to ensure Marqeta’s employment strategy, programs, and policies align with our company culture and values. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, navigating complex employment issues with practical solutions, and shaping how we support and grow our teams. You’ll have the chance to work on a wide range of matters—from day-to-day counseling to policy design to supporting high-impact projects across Marqeta. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. The Impact You’ll Have Advice with impact: Provide expert, business-focused advice on all stages of the employee lifecycle. Shape the employee experience: Partner with stakeholders to design and implement compliant policies, processes, and programs that align with Marqeta’s culture and corporate strategy. Build resources: Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, policies, playbooks, and procedures. Guide investigations: Lead or support internal investigations involving employee complaints or workplace misconduct. Oversee claims strategically: Support and manage employment-related claims, litigation, administrative agency charges, and pre-litigation disputes. Drive strategic change: Collaborate on major initiatives such as strategic reorganizations, global expansion, and acquisitions. Empower leaders: Deliver training that gives managers and stakeholders confidence in handling employment matters. Stay ahead of change: Monitor employment law developments and share potential impact to the business and practice guidance with stakeholders. Grow beyond employment: Support other legal and regulatory matters of interest to broaden your skillset and make an even greater impact. Who You Are 5+ years of employment law experience, including counseling and litigation JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a lean, high-performing environment Adept at communicating complex topics in a clear and digestible way to stakeholders at all levels of the organization Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners Your Manager Irene Rizzi, Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Global Employment & People Operations Typical Process Application Submission Recruiter video call Hiring manager video call Take home exercise Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls Offer! Compensation and Benefits Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States: National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States. Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you. When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is: National: $173,600 - $217,000 Premium: $187,900 - $234,900 Premium Plus: $204,200 - $255,300 We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company. Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive About Marqeta Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all. Marqeta’s Values – Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do. – Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish. – Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes. – Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team. – Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right. Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request. Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice. Additional information for California residents can be found here.

Define and drive the architecture of mission-critical systems while leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership and raise the technical bar across the organization. | 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a track record in designing complex distributed systems. Strong experience in multiple technology stacks and proven leadership in complex initiatives is required. | Marqeta is looking for a talented Principal Software Engineer to shape the future of our Customer Experience & Developer Experience (CXDX) platform. This highly strategic role combines deep technical expertise with organizational leadership and influence. You will architect and deliver software solutions spanning our Connected App Ecosystem; including White Label Apps, Marqeta Dashboard, Live Agent Portal, Docs, IVR, and UX Toolkit SDKs with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and a unified developer and end-user journey. This role is central to Marqeta’s transformation from powering individual products to scaling platform-wide solutions that define how we build, launch, and manage financial services. The CXDX org builds the connective tissue of Marqeta’s platform: the White Label Apps, Marqeta Dashboard, Live Agent Portal, documentation, SDKs, and support systems that enable faster integration, smarter launches, and scalable operations. We ensure Marqeta remains the most developer-friendly and trusted platform in embedded finance. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely within the United States. We’d love for you to join us! The Impact You'll Have Define and drive the architecture of mission-critical systems, setting long-term technical direction and ensuring scalability, security, and sustainability across the platform. Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and domains, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivering high-impact outcomes. Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership, providing insight on technical risks, trade-offs, and innovation opportunities that shape product and business strategy. Raise the technical bar across the organization by mentoring engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical rigor, collaboration, and continuous learning. Partner with engineering managers and product leaders to ensure roadmap decisions align with architectural goals and long-term scalability. Actively influence and contribute to the creation and evolution of the company’s engineering principles, tooling, and standards. Conduct technical deep-dives into system architecture, identifying opportunities for performance improvements, technical simplification, and operational efficiency. Represent engineering in key cross-functional forums, helping the organization navigate complex decisions around infrastructure, platform capabilities, and product development. Act as a steward of engineering quality—promoting clean code, reliable systems, robust testing, and sustainable development practices. Drive innovation across teams, leading explorations of emerging technologies and ensuring Marqeta remains on the forefront of industry standards and capabilities. Who You Are 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a track record of designing and delivering complex distributed systems at scale. 3+ Experience with payments or the FinTech space. Strong experience across multiple technology stacks (e.g., Java, Python, Go, ReactNative, Swift, Khotlin) and proficiency in designing scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications. Demonstrated ability to drive architectural decisions that balance short-term trade-offs with long-term goals. Proven leadership in complex initiatives spanning infrastructure, product development, and platform evolution. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience shaping technical strategy and mentoring senior staff and principal engineers across multiple domains and teams. Adept at solving ambiguous problems, balancing innovation with execution, and leading teams through change and complexity. A passion for system reliability, observability, and building secure, maintainable systems. Strong understanding of regulatory and security requirements in the financial domain is a plus. Nice to haves Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and other modern cloud platforms. Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices. Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools. Familiarity with AI assistants (Amazon Q, Bedrock RAG, Hemingway) and integrating them into dev workflows. Track record of influencing technical direction across a large engineering org or multiple product lines. Contributions to open source or industry thought leadership. Your Manager Sarah Dulski – Sr. Director, Customer & Developer Experience Compensation and Benefits Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States: National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States. Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you. When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is: National: $206,100 - $257,600 Premium: $223,100 - $278,900 Premium Plus: $242,500 - $303,100 We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company. Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development About Marqeta Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all. Marqeta’s Values – Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do. – Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish. – Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes. – Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team. – Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right. Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request. Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice. Additional information for California residents can be found here.

Build and lead a team to develop and operate generative AI infrastructure platforms and agentic AI solutions, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating across engineering and business functions. | 8+ years in platform engineering and infrastructure leadership with hands-on generative AI platform experience, deep AWS and cloud ML expertise, leadership skills, and preferably a BS/MS in Computer Science or related field. | As the Director of AI Infrastructure Engineering within our Infrastructure Engineering organization, you will build, lead, and scale a new team towards our bold AI transformation vision. This role is uniquely focused on establishing generative AI platforms and enablement capabilities that will accelerate AI productivity across both engineering and non-engineering functions. You will architect and implement foundational AI infrastructure powered by services like AWS Bedrock, Amazon Q Developer, and Amazon Q for Business, while building targeted agentic AI solutions and internal MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. Working closely with engineering, product, business leaders, and our Data+ML organization, you will define and execute a comprehensive generative AI infrastructure strategy that positions Marqeta at the forefront of AI-driven innovation in fintech. This role will report directly to the SVP of Infrastructure Engineering and will define a generative AI infrastructure strategy and technical vision to support Marqeta's enterprise-wide AI adoption, with particular emphasis on building scalable, secure, and cost-effective generative AI platforms and agentic solutions that serve diverse organizational needs. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remote within the United States or from our Oakland, CA headquarters. We'd love for you to join us! The Impact You'll Have Build and lead an AI Infrastructure Engineering team, establishing team culture, processes, and technical standards while recruiting top-tier talent to execute on our AI infrastructure roadmap Develop a comprehensive technical vision for generative AI infrastructure that enables seamless integration of AI-powered developer tools, business productivity applications, and agentic solutions across engineering workflows and business operations while maintaining security and compliance standards Own and operate comprehensive generative AI platforms including AWS Bedrock integrations, Amazon Q Developer and Q for Business deployments, custom agentic AI solutions, and internal MCP servers that accelerate AI adoption across technical and non-technical teams Establish generative AI operational excellence including prompt engineering standards, cost optimization strategies, and performance monitoring capabilities that ensure responsible and efficient AI deployment at scale Build and deploy agentic AI solutions and automation including custom AI agents, workflow automations, and internal MCP servers that enhance productivity and enable sophisticated AI-driven business processes Partner closely with the Data+ML organization to ensure complementary AI strategies, shared infrastructure components, and seamless integration between generative AI tools and traditional ML capabilities Create strategic roadmaps and delivery frameworks including OKRs, project structures, and milestone tracking to guide AI infrastructure initiatives and align stakeholders across the organization Manage AI infrastructure costs and performance by implementing monitoring, attribution, and optimization mechanisms that ensure efficient resource utilization and demonstrate clear ROI on AI investments Build vendor and technology partnerships for AI infrastructure components, evaluating emerging AI technologies, managing integrations, and establishing strategic relationships that accelerate our AI capabilities Mentor and develop team members on AI engineering best practices, infrastructure design patterns, and career growth while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning Establish metrics and KPIs to measure AI platform adoption, performance, and business impact while communicating progress and outcomes to executive leadership Who you Are 8+ years experience in platform engineering and infrastructure leadership roles with demonstrated expertise in building and scaling generative AI platforms, developer productivity tools, and enterprise AI enablement solutions 2+ years hands-on experience with generative AI platforms and services including AWS Bedrock, Amazon Q, OpenAI APIs, and similar enterprise AI services, with proven track record of production deployments and user adoption Proven track record of building teams from zero to one with experience recruiting, hiring, and developing high-performing engineering teams while establishing technical vision and execution standards Deep expertise in cloud ML platforms and services with strong preference for AWS (Bedrock, EKS, EC2) and experience with Google Workspace, along with proficiency in Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, MLOps CI/CD pipelines, and ML observability tools Background in fintech or regulated industries preferred, with strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance requirements for AI systems handling sensitive financial data Excellent leadership and communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders, build cross-functional partnerships, and translate complex technical concepts into business value Platform ownership mindset with proven experience taking end-to-end responsibility for generative AI platform reliability, performance, and user experience while building self-service capabilities for developers and business users Experience with AI productivity tools and developer enablement such as AI-powered code generation, automated documentation, intelligent testing tools, and workflow optimization platforms Strong bias toward action and innovation with ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards for quality and reliability High ethical standards and commitment to responsible AI with understanding of AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible deployment practices BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field preferred Compensation and Benefits Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States: National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States. Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you. When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is: National: $206,000 - $257,600 Premium: $223,100 - $278,900 Premium Plus: $242,500 - $303,100 We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company. Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development About Marqeta Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all. Marqeta’s Values – Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do. – Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish. – Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes. – Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team. – Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right. Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request. Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice. Additional information for California residents can be found here.