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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
As a Full Stack Engineer, you will be at the forefront of software development, building robust, scalable applications that directly support our mission. You will apply your expertise across the full stack - from front-end user interfaces to back-end services and the infrastructure that runs them - with a unique emphasis on leveraging artificial intelligence as a core part of the development lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to blend your passion for technology with a mission that is truly out of this world.
Responsibilities:- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable full-stack web applications using TypeScript, React, and Python.
- Develop, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles with tools like Terraform or Pulumi.
- Experience with developing and implementing K8s containers including best practices
- Experience with machine learning models, deep learning, and large language models
- Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment, ensuring high-quality, reliable software delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and technical solutions.
- Champion the adoption and integration of AI-powered development tools (e.g., Claude Code, VSCode extensions, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and improve code quality.
- Actively participate in code reviews, design discussions, and embrace modern development practices using Git and agile methodologies.
- Diagnose and resolve end-to-end issues within existing software systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Contribute to an environment of continuous learning and improvement, actively exploring new technologies and methodologies relevant to our mission.
Minimum Qualifications:- Proficiency in building modern web applications with TypeScript and React.
- Strong back-end development experience using Typescript and Python.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC) and Kubernetes.
- Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Pulumi.
- Expertise with standard development tools, including modern IDEs (VSCode), Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Verifiable experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, VSCode extensions, Cursor) in your daily workflow to enhance productivity.
- Applied experience (professional or personal) showcasing strong full-stack development skills.
- A genuine and demonstrable passion for technology, with a constant drive to learn and adapt.
Preferred Qualifications:- A keen interest in the machine learning space, with a desire to contribute to the training and fine-tuning of AI models.
- Prior experience training or fine-tuning ML models or Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-driven engineering environment.
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80
Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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.
Benefits- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
