Blackhawk Network is shaping the future of global branded payments through innovative technologies and solutions. They are seeking a Software Engineer I to join their Product Engineering department, focusing on building customer-facing product experiences while learning in a collaborative environment.
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Benefits
401k with employer match
Medical
Dental
Vision
12 paid holidays in the year 2026
1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked
Parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident and illness insurance
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Wellness benefits
Flexible time off for all full-time employees
Blackhawk Network, Inc. provides prepaid and payments products in the United States and Canada.
