FyrFly Venture Partners
Principal Software Engineer
FyrFly Venture Partners, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566
Principal Software Engineer
About Blackhawk Network
Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.
Overview We\'re seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect and implement scalable platform solutions that power seamless recipient experiences across our global network. You\'ll own critical systems from conception through production, working closely with Product Management to transform growth strategies into robust technical implementations. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to build the infrastructure that enables millions of recipients to engage with our digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Technical Platform Ownership: Architect, design, and maintain large-scale distributed systems supporting order management, payment processing, and customer engagement
Lead technical decision-making for API-first platforms that integrate with multiple business systems and external partners
Drive performance optimization and scalability improvements across core revenue-generating platforms
Establish technical roadmaps and guide implementation across multi-year platform evolution
Cross-System Integration & Innovation: Design and implement secure, reusable widget architectures for card servicing, payment acquisition, and customer personalization
Build embeddable solutions that maintain PCI compliance while enabling rapid deployment across web and mobile applications
Create integration frameworks that connect catalog management, order processing, payments, fraud/risk, and settlement systems
Develop proof-of-concept solutions for emerging business requirements and customer engagement opportunities
Security & Compliance Leadership: Champion security best practices including threat modeling, secure authentication frameworks, and data protection protocols
Design PCI-compliant architectures using tokenization, sandboxed iframes, and strict access controls
Implement security layers including rate limiting, bot protection, and vulnerability assessments
Ensure all platform solutions meet enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements
Collaboration & Technical Leadership: Partner with Product Management to translate growth funnel strategies into technical implementations
Work closely with cross-functional teams (Payments+, Fraud/Risk, Infosec) to deliver integrated solutions
Mentor software engineers and provide technical guidance on architecture decisions
Lead incident response and post-mortem analysis to improve system reliability
Platform Modernization: Drive adoption of modern infrastructure technologies including serverless computing (AWS Lambda), API gateways, and cloud-native architectures
Implement observability solutions for monitoring, metrics, and performance analysis
Establish development best practices and tooling that accelerate team productivity
Author comprehensive technical documentation and operational runbooks
Qualifications Experience
+12 years of enterprise software development experience with focus on large-scale, distributed systems
Proven track record of architecting platforms that process high transaction volumes with strict uptime requirements
Experience with payment systems, e-commerce platforms, or financial technology solutions preferred
Background in API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in
Java , Spring, nodejs
Hands-on experience with REST APIs, GraphQL and modern web architectures
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, design patterns, and scalable systems
Demonstrated ability to own complex systems and drive technical strategy
Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills
Comfortable providing production support as needed
Experience in CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar)
Familiarity with observability tools (e.g. New Relic, Splunk)
Prior experience in user-facing or enterprise-scale platforms
Leadership & Communication
Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills
Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical decision-making across teams
Proven ability to balance technical excellence with business requirements and delivery timelines
Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments
Mindset
Systems thinking approach to complex technical challenges
Customer-focused mindset with understanding of user experience implications
Data-driven decision making and commitment to measurable results
Passion for building scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
Benefits Salary Range for California Residents Only: $184,060.00 to $248,500.00
Salary Range for Illinois Residents Only: $146,290.00 to $197,500.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2025, 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, and flexible time off for all full-time employees.
EEO Statement Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104
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Overview We\'re seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect and implement scalable platform solutions that power seamless recipient experiences across our global network. You\'ll own critical systems from conception through production, working closely with Product Management to transform growth strategies into robust technical implementations. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to build the infrastructure that enables millions of recipients to engage with our digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Technical Platform Ownership: Architect, design, and maintain large-scale distributed systems supporting order management, payment processing, and customer engagement
Lead technical decision-making for API-first platforms that integrate with multiple business systems and external partners
Drive performance optimization and scalability improvements across core revenue-generating platforms
Establish technical roadmaps and guide implementation across multi-year platform evolution
Cross-System Integration & Innovation: Design and implement secure, reusable widget architectures for card servicing, payment acquisition, and customer personalization
Build embeddable solutions that maintain PCI compliance while enabling rapid deployment across web and mobile applications
Create integration frameworks that connect catalog management, order processing, payments, fraud/risk, and settlement systems
Develop proof-of-concept solutions for emerging business requirements and customer engagement opportunities
Security & Compliance Leadership: Champion security best practices including threat modeling, secure authentication frameworks, and data protection protocols
Design PCI-compliant architectures using tokenization, sandboxed iframes, and strict access controls
Implement security layers including rate limiting, bot protection, and vulnerability assessments
Ensure all platform solutions meet enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements
Collaboration & Technical Leadership: Partner with Product Management to translate growth funnel strategies into technical implementations
Work closely with cross-functional teams (Payments+, Fraud/Risk, Infosec) to deliver integrated solutions
Mentor software engineers and provide technical guidance on architecture decisions
Lead incident response and post-mortem analysis to improve system reliability
Platform Modernization: Drive adoption of modern infrastructure technologies including serverless computing (AWS Lambda), API gateways, and cloud-native architectures
Implement observability solutions for monitoring, metrics, and performance analysis
Establish development best practices and tooling that accelerate team productivity
Author comprehensive technical documentation and operational runbooks
Qualifications Experience
+12 years of enterprise software development experience with focus on large-scale, distributed systems
Proven track record of architecting platforms that process high transaction volumes with strict uptime requirements
Experience with payment systems, e-commerce platforms, or financial technology solutions preferred
Background in API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in
Java , Spring, nodejs
Hands-on experience with REST APIs, GraphQL and modern web architectures
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, design patterns, and scalable systems
Demonstrated ability to own complex systems and drive technical strategy
Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills
Comfortable providing production support as needed
Experience in CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar)
Familiarity with observability tools (e.g. New Relic, Splunk)
Prior experience in user-facing or enterprise-scale platforms
Leadership & Communication
Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills
Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical decision-making across teams
Proven ability to balance technical excellence with business requirements and delivery timelines
Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments
Mindset
Systems thinking approach to complex technical challenges
Customer-focused mindset with understanding of user experience implications
Data-driven decision making and commitment to measurable results
Passion for building scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
Benefits Salary Range for California Residents Only: $184,060.00 to $248,500.00
Salary Range for Illinois Residents Only: $146,290.00 to $197,500.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2025, 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, and flexible time off for all full-time employees.
EEO Statement Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104
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