Blue Origin

Software Development Engineer III

Blue Origin$164K — $230K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in computer science, information science, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles
  • Familiarity with Python, Java, and Typescript
  • Experience developing REST/GraphQL APIs in production
  • Proficient in version control (Gitlab/Github) and CI/CD
  • Understanding of at least one modern database system

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of AI native systems for aerospace applications
  • Build and maintain software solutions using AWS, Java, React, Python, and GenAI
  • Collaborate with the Emerging Technology Team on design and analysis systems
  • Implement and optimize REST/GraphQL APIs
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts for software delivery
  • Ensure quality through unit and end-to-end testing
  • Foster positive relationships within the team and with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Generous paid time off up to four weeks annually
  • Up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Potential eligibility for bonuses based on individual contributions
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

As part of the Emerging Technology Team, you will bring a software development perspective to aerospace design and analysis systems. You will be a key member of the team responsible for building our AI native systems that design, build and test our products using the latest AWS, Java, React, Python and GenAI platforms.

We are looking for someone who has an approach hallmarked by rapid delivery and continuous-improvement and who is ready to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:
  • BA/BS in computer science, information science, or a related field, or equivalent experience in practice
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience, writing production code in at least one programming language
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and the ability translate domain expertise into applications
  • Familiarity with Python, Java and Typescript as a primary coding language
  • Experience developing long-lasting REST/GraphQL APIs and/or applications in a production environment
  • Experience with version control (Gitlab / Github) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with unit and end to end testing on Java or React
  • Nuanced understanding of at least one modern database system, such as RDBMS, columnar DBMS, NoSQL, IMDB.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships through outstanding interpersonal and communication skills


Desired:
  • Familiarity with Angular or Python coding language
  • Previous use of AWS, Azure, or other cloud infrastructures
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
  • Familiarity with the latest GenAI state of the art, particularly agentic harnesses, MCP, and knowledge graphs


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

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.

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.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • 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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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