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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship forward deployed engineer in Rio Grande City, TX is $15.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $17.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Forward Deployed Engineer vs Software Engineer Intern?

AspectInternship Forward Deployed EngineerSoftware Engineer Intern
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in Computer Science or related fieldTypically pursuing or recent graduate in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentHands-on deployment, customer interaction, real-time problem solvingDevelopment, coding, testing in a lab or office setting
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, especially those with hardware or cloud servicesSoftware companies, startups, tech giants
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding deployment-focused internship rolesGeneral software development internship roles

The Internship Forward Deployed Engineer role focuses on deploying solutions directly with customers, involving real-time problem solving and deployment tasks. In contrast, a Software Engineer Intern typically works on software development, coding, and testing in a more controlled environment. Both roles require a background in computer science but differ in their focus on deployment versus development tasks.

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Software Develop Engineer Professional

Brightstar Lottery

Roma, TX • Hybrid

$35K - $41K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. We have a longstanding commitment to Responsible Gaming (RG) that is engrained within our core business and the products we offer to customers and players worldwide. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.  Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Short Description

The Software Development Engineer Professional is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting robust, scalable software solutions for business-critical systems.

This role partners with developers, architects, product management, customers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality distributed applications, improve existing products, and contribute to new business opportunities through prototypes and technical innovation.

The position requires strong technical expertise, a proactive and collaborative approach, and the ability to perform effectively in agile, regulated, and high-availability environments.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with customers and key project stakeholders
  • Work with developers, architects, product managers, and other product teams to design, develop, and integrate software solutions across multiple products.
  • Develop high-quality, well-structured, and testable code.
  • Contribute actively to solution design, development, and delivery, including planning and review activities.
  • Partner with technical writers to enhance user manuals and produce internal technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and enhance existing software modules in line with standard product maintenance processes.
  • Support new business opportunities by contributing to customer proof-of-concepts and developing prototypes based on emerging technologies.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide production support when required to help prevent and resolve system downtime.
  • Take part in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of experience in the design and development of distributed applications.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, JPA, and Hibernate.
  • Experience developing and deploying applications in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience building applications with Spring Boot.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
  • Good knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL; familiarity with DB2 and Oracle is a plus.
  • Good knowledge of messaging systems, preferably ActiveMQ Artemis and JMS.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Soft Skills
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
  • Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support team members and help address internal conflicts constructively.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
  • Comfortable working in regulated, high-reliability environments.
Success Profile
  • Leading Complexity
  • Leading People
  • Leading the Business
  • Leading Self

#LI-JB1 #LI-Hybrid

This information reflects Brightstar Lottery’s good-faith estimate of compensation for this position at the time of publication. Actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and internal compensation policies. Factors that we consider include, but are not limited to, role, career level, performance, skills, level of expertise, experience, location, market competitiveness, and internal equity. The estimated starting compensation range is €35,086 – €41,848. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Other Benefits Offered:

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance
  • Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice​
  • Variety of well-being programs​
  • Retirement benefits including Supplementary Pension
  • Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role
  • Mobility Benefits
  • Meal Vouchers

This position is governed by collective bargaining agreement, which regulates the main terms and conditions of employment, including minimum salary levels, classification, working hours, leave, and other employment rights. 

Our hiring process is conducted in line with principles of pay transparency and equal pay. We do not request or rely on candidates’ salary history during the selection process. 

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.