Blackline Systems, Inc. is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our innovative development team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of our industry-leading financial close automation platform. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to grow their skills and make a significant impact within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in accordance with Blackline's coding standards. Collaborate with senior engineers and product managers to understand project requirements and technical specifications. Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and issues. Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality. Contribute to code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. Learn and apply new technologies, tools, and best practices as needed. Assist in maintaining and improving existing software applications. BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week. BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong foundational understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and SQL queries.
Basic understanding of web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Prior internship or project experience in software development is highly desirable.
Hands-on experience using AI-driven development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude) in your own projects, studies, or work.
Experience building software applications through commercial work, internships, or significant personal or academic projects.
Good working knowledge of C#/.NET is required, along with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
Openness to learning Python and working in it regularly: this role spans both .NET and Python, and you will be expected to contribute to Python code alongside C#.
Familiarity with modern software development practices, including Git, CI/CD, and automated testing.
A basic understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, and relational databases (SQL).
Eagerness to learn, a growth mindset, and the ability to take feedback and act on it.
Good written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working across time zones.
Interest in finance, accounting, or fintech.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Familiarity with the principles of Responsible AI and how to apply them in a software development context.
Experience with Python (e.g., Django or FastAPI) is a big plus.
Experience with React and modern front-end development.
Contributions to open-source projects, a public portfolio (e.g., GitHub), or participation in hackathons.