Sr. Software Engineer

Application close date:

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will

• Design develop complex software systems and infrastructure, primarily in Java or Python.
• Build and maintain web user interfaces leveraging frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to understand requirements and craft solutions that accelerate all phases of vehicle development, testing, and operation—including launch day activities.
• Integrate and extend commercial products through technologies such as RESTful web services, and message queues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues across installation, deployment, configurations

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ years of professional (non-internship) software development experience, writing production code in at least one of: Java, C#, or Python.

• Experience leading design and architecture for new and existing systems.

• Experience with cloud-based architectures, deploying applications and managing containerized workloads (preferably AWS).

• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures).

• Proven ability to deliver efficient, working code with incomplete or ambiguous requirements.

• Excellent communication skills, with openness to a willingness to learn from mistake

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• 7+ years’ experience across the full software development lifecycle: code quality standards, code review, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

• Experience designing and operating scalable data platforms utilizing both relational and non-relational data stores.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merch