Marqeta is a card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs.
Marqeta is pioneering the modern card issuing industry, processing over $200 billion in total processing volume in 2023. You'll join a company that provides the essential infrastructure for embedded finance, allowing businesses to create customized and innovative payment cards through an open API platform. Marqeta’s technology democratizes access to card-issuing technology, enabling companies to launch and manage their own card programs, issue cards, and authorize and settle transactions with unprecedented flexibility and control. This platform powers well-known brands like Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, DoorDash, Uber, and Walmart, simplifying payments and fostering financial innovation globally.
Marqeta operates on a "Flexible First" model, allowing you to choose your ideal work environment, whether that's at home or in a company office. This approach prioritizes work-life balance and empowers employees to work where they are most productive and happiest. You'll experience a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and teams work together to solve complex challenges. The company fosters a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on customer success and ethical conduct.
As an engineer at Marqeta, you'll tackle complex problems in payment technology, building and scaling highly configurable payment solutions. You'll work with an API-first platform that provides real-time control over card issuing, authorization, and transaction management. The platform runs 24/7, 365 days a year, with a reported 99.99% platform uptime in 2024, demonstrating the team's commitment to reliability and performance. Engineers focus on developing innovative solutions that drive the company's core product offerings, requiring a deep understanding of security and scalable architectures, particularly within cloud-native environments like AWS.