Blue Origin

Software Development Engineer III

Blue Origin • $164K — $230K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in computer 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
  • Experience with version control (Gitlab/Github) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with unit and end-to-end testing on Java or React
  • Understanding of modern database systems (RDBMS, NoSQL, etc.)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Apply software development skills to aerospace design and analysis systems
  • Build AI-native systems for product design, build, and testing
  • Utilize AWS, Java, React, Python, and GenAI platforms
  • Emphasize rapid delivery and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business strategies
  • Maintain oversight and governance of digital technology initiatives
  • Contribute to safe human spaceflight through quality software solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock Options for regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off annually
  • 14 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description

Application close date:

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

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 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 GenAIstate of the art, particularlyagentic 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.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
* Ladders Estimates

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