Senior Manager, Software Engineering

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. 

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Manager, Software Development and Engineering to join our world-class engineering team in Washington, USA. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the history of space exploration, contributing to safe and repeatable space flight. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of specialists, technicians, and engineers to develop the next generation of operational software that enables Blue Origin to build and operate our products. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage a Software Development team in successfully implementing advanced technologies in Blue Origin systems 

• Collaborate with individuals involved to identify needs and create innovative solutions 

• Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure safe and efficient operations 

• Report directly to Director of Software Engineering and contribute to the overall strategy and objectives of the engineering department 

• Own and optimize production and enterprise systems, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability 

• Work directly with product managers and senior leaders on the Roadmap, products, and capabilities to drive an Enterprise level scope 

• Grow and mentor dedicated individuals and future leaders 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelors or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Physics, Statistics or other STEM degree. 

• 5+ Years of Software and systems engineering in fast paced environments including 2+ years leading a team of software developers.  

• Experience building products that apply or incorporate AWS infrastructure 

• Ability to support a driven a dynamic environment with high accountability and ownership 

• Proven ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and foster a culture of inclusion 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.  

Desired: 

• 1+ Years in building products that use or incorporate Large Language Models 

• Experience with manufacturing and supply chain software   

• Familiarity with ISA-95 and AS-9100 

• Experience building manufacturing and supply chain software   

• Experience with Jira, Confluence/Wiki