Blue Origin

Software Development Engineer III

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of software development and production deployment experience.
  • Proficiency with one typed language (Java/C) and one untyped language (Python/JavaScript).
  • Extensive experience in object-oriented design principles.
  • Understanding of design patterns, algorithms, and common data structures.
  • Proven delivery of software projects from inception to launch.
  • Some experience with AWS and cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior engineers to achieve the team's technical roadmap.
  • Design and present optimal technical architectures.
  • Implement designs using Java, Python, JavaScript, and React.
  • Integrate with AWS services like DynamoDB, RDS, and SQS.
  • Utilize modern design patterns such as GraphQL and REST APIs.
  • Communicate technical ideas clearly to team members.
  • Maintain high standards of operational excellence and software quality.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
  • Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Up to four weeks paid time off and up to 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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced software engineer to join Blue Origin’s Scheduling & Planning Technology team. This team’s systems prioritize every operation that occurs in Blue’s factories, they are used by 5,000+ users and are a critical input to Blue Origin’s fast-moving manufacturing goals!

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating extensively with Sr. and Principal engineers to design and deliver our ambitious roadmap.
  • Designing optimal technical architectures and presenting your designs to other SDEs and managers.
  • Implementing complex designs using backend and frontend programing languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript and React.
  • Integrating with AWS products such DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS and many others!
  • Utilizing modern technical design patterns and frameworks such as GraphQL, REST APIs and messages queues.
  • Communicating ideas through words, diagrams, and code with internal team members.
  • Maintaining strong operational excellence and delivering industry-leading, high-quality technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software development, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for innovation in aerospace.

The position is a part of the Enterprise Technology (ET) organization, where we develop the digital infrastructure required to build the road to space and advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology serves as the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology with business strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience writing software and deploying it to production environments.
  • Proficiency in at least one typed language (e.g., Java or C) and one untyped language (e.g., Python or JavaScript).
  • Extensive experience with object-oriented design.
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals such as design patterns, algorithms and common data structures.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering software projects from inception to launch.
  • Some experience in distributed backend systems and cloud-based environments, such as AWS.
  • A solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI. 
  • Ability to solve problems by writing efficient code given clear requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive relationships in a team setting.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
  • A passion for space exploration and a commitment to Blue Origin’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Any experience with manufacturing.
  • Any experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
  • Some experience with:
    • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React.
    • Microservice architecture.
    • Continuous integration/continuous deployment strategies.
    • Relational or non-relational database design/implementation.

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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