Mastercard's Arlington Tech Hub is in the Washington, D.C. metro area, a region that is nationally recognized as a technology innovation hub. This area provides Mastercard with a strategic location to further expand its local employment opportunities while connecting staff to the industry.
In addition to our people, culture and flexible work arrangements, here are six reasons to join Mastercard in Arlington, Virginia!
1. Location, location, location
Our modern, friendly environment is just steps from Ballston Metro, bus lines, Capital Bikeshare, and parking, on top of being easily walkable for residents. Our employees especially appreciate being located within walking distance of a large variety of retail shops and restaurants, including the Ballston Quarter mall. Interested in Washington, D.C. sightseeing? We are just 20 minutes away!
2. Social events and volunteer activities
There are many moments that matter at Mastercard in Arlington that enhance hybrid work and the collaborative on-site experience. Our goal is to create a friendly and welcoming environment encouraging staff to want to come to the office. These include weekly days that specific teams may be together, socials and happy hours, book club, birthday celebrations, fun culture events, promotion celebrations and various informational and professional development events, and volunteer opportunities.
Many of our staff members participate in a variety of community and volunteering initiatives, including but not limited to Girls4Tech, providing resume guidance, cleaning up parks, supporting homeless shelters and food banks, and mentoring students.
3. Massage chairs and workspace-type variety
Massage chairs not only provide physical benefits like reducing muscle tension and improving circulation, but they are also a great way to take a quick mental break and recharge. So, if you are feeling stressed or just need a moment to unwind, feel free to take a seat and relax. We also have a variety of workspace types including quiet and relaxation spaces, offices open to all for use, small call booths, lounges, libraries, and various collaboration spaces.
4. Drinks, food, milkshake machine and candy wall
Our kitchens are stocked with snacks (e.g., healthy bars, chips, popcorn, fruit, nuts) and beverages to help energize you throughout the day. Catch up with colleagues in the kitchen while enjoying fresh bagels on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Additionally, staff can order a lunch meal weekly to delivered to the office at no personal cost. We also have a milkshake machine and a candy wall for those who have a sweet tooth!
5. Game rooms, Lego wall and chalk walls
Looking for a fun and exciting way to take a break and recharge? Look no further than our two game rooms! We have everything from foosball, karaoke, and ping-pong, to video games and board games. We also have a Lego wall and chalk walls to drive creativity and entertainment. Grab your friends and colleagues and challenge them to a game of your choice or make a creation as a team.
6. Arlington houses
Modeled after Harry Potter, we have a house system which allows for friendly competition throughout the year and is the basis for many of the social events that occur, both big and small. Every employee is sorted into a "house" for which they will compete with their peers, attending office events and competitions, to win points towards the House Cup! Participation is optional.
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