Mastercard

Systems Software Intern

InternshipIn OfficeKochi, Kerala2 months27K/mo9 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Mastercard is hiring a Systems Software Intern in Kochi — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to systems software engineering rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Systems Software Intern at Mastercard, your core…

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Skills you'll use

C or C++Operating SystemsLinux InternalsSystem CallsMultithreadingMemory ManagementNetworking FundamentalsGDBPerformance ProfilingGit

What you'll do

Work on working below the application — processes, memory, files and the kernel interfaces above them alongside the core team
Apply C or C++, Operating Systems, Linux Internals, System Calls to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT)
Graduating batch 2025, 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome
60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics
Working knowledge of C or C++, Operating Systems, Linux Internals (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to System Calls, Multithreading, Memory Management is an advantage
Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work
No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship
Based in Kochi, Kerala or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Exposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship CertificateStructured onboarding and a formal mentor at a large, established employer

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Online aptitude / domain assessment
3Technical interview on fundamentals and your projects
4HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Mastercard

Mastercard operates in the payments technology sector and has an active presence in Kochi. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a distance. The…

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