Software Engineer

Blackhawk Network•Dallas, TX

17d•$78,220 - $131,500

About The Position

Blackhawk Network (BHN) is building a digital platform and products that bring people and brands together. We facilitate cross channel payments via cash-in, cash-out and mobile payments. By leveraging blockchain, smart contracts, serverless technology, and real time payment systems, we are unlocking the next million users through innovation. Our employees are our biggest assets! Come find out how we engage, with the biggest brands in the world. We look for people who collaborate, who are inspirational, who have passion that can make a difference by working as a team while striving for global excellence. You can expect a strong investment in your professional growth, and a dedication to crafting a successful, sustainable career for you. Our teams are composed of highly talented and passionate 'A' players, who are also invested in mentoring and enabling the best qualities. Our vibrant culture and high expectations will kindle your passion and bring out the best in you! We are looking for a Software Engineer I to join the Product Engineering department within our Incentives business. This early-career full-stack engineer will help build and improve customer-facing product experiences across the frontend, backend, APIs, and cloud while learning how to operate inside a modern product engineering model that connects product outcomes, technical delivery, instrumentation, and post-release learning. This role is a fit for an early-career engineer who wants to grow by working in a customer-obsessed environment where secure, scalable, iterative delivery matters, and practical exposure to AI-assisted workflows.

Requirements

BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Recent history of software engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, academic projects, or equivalent hands-on development work
Proven experience using modern web development using JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and a frontend framework such as React or Vue
Proven backend experience with Java, Node.js, Python, Postgres, cloud-based services via AWS, REST APIs, or equivalent technologies
Interest in AI-enhanced development using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Playwright MCP, and agent orchestration
Interest in working across the full stack and learning how product, frontend, backend, APIs, cloud, and operational concerns fit together
Interest in product thinking: understanding who the user is, what outcome matters, and how to leverage metrics to assess the customer impact post-release
Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across distributed teams and cross-functional partners
Comfortable learning in an evolving environment balancing product modernization, security, and operational maturity
A mindset of curiosity, shared ownership, steady learning, and comfortable operating in a low ego environment

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to understand requirements to deliver usable product increments
Use AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully to accelerate delivery and improve quality without compromising clarity, reliability, or accountability
Help define, implement and monitor the features you build through testing, release readiness, and post-release
Support shared ownership of systems through documentation, diagrams, and knowledge sharing
Contribute to operational excellence by helping investigate issues, improve support readiness, and strengthen production discipline