Application close date:
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 software engineer, you will apply your expertise to the aerospace applications of engineering design, manufacturing, supply chain, mission operations, and customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software using modern programming languages.
• Implement and manage APIs to ensure smooth integration and efficient performance across systems.
• Deploy applications and services on AWS, leveraging cloud-native architectures for high availability and fault tolerance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine system requirements and technical specifications.
• Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Work across the entire application lifecycle, including initial design, deployment, optimization, and ongoing maintenance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of shared learning and collaborative development.
• Diagnose and resolve issues within existing software, addressing complex technical challenges that arise.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their applicability to meet business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience, with a strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with the React frontend framework.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks.
• Proficient in developing, deploying, and integrating APIs within a microservices architecture.
• Experience in maintaining DevOps practices and setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience in building, shipping, and maintaining production applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications or relevant cloud technology certifications.
• Experience building GenAI solutions utilizing prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation, fine tuning.
• Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker or equivalent) and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of automation test frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience in the Manufacturing and/or Aerospace industries is a plus.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.