Sr. Software Development Manager

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.

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 small, passionate and empowered team, a senior manager of software engineering in Enterprise Technology is equally obsessed with delivering the best possible customer experiences and leading and building a strong team. This role is accountable for solution delivery across tailored, hybrid, and consumer off-the-shelf solutions with a focus on the rapid and safe development of our space vehicles.

We are customer-focused in everything we do. Let us know how you work backward from the customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead software engineering, data, and architecture practices and standards within a multi-functional team
• Organize teams' Agile practices including sprint planning, backlog grooming sessions etc.
• Establish goals and define metrics to find opportunities for continuous improvement
• Hire and develop software engineers. Provide development goals, promotion guidance, and motivation to your direct reports
• Work directly with a product manager and business partners to set quarterly objectives and key results for software products
• Manage an internal roadmap with stakeholder input to constantly support the quality and configuration management of our space vehicles
• Work alongside design, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to understand opportunities for improvement and points of unnecessary complexity
• Challenge the status quo; continuously improve the organization’s tools and standards for development and operation

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience effectively running and leading software development team
• 5+ year's experience in developing and deploying sophisticated production systems
• Solid understanding of the software engineering lifecycle including coding standards, configuration management, deployment, testing, and operations
• Ability to learn and understand the details of any technical component as well as drive the overall systems architecture
• A track record of delivering technical roadmaps by defining a clear vision of desired business outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to translate domain expertise into applications
• We deploy infrastructure on-premises and to Amazon Web Services using systems like git, Docker, and Kubernetes. Share your experience in these environments.
• Experience developing and delivering solutions in design, manufacturing, and flight operations environments or related skills supporting enterprise operations software with a high focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Background in distributed computing, service/microservice architectures, and enterprise-wide systems

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $191,265.00-$267,771.00

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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