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Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-basedconnectivitywithTeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbpsanywhere on Earth.This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our PoP development team which is the high-performance, fast-path software that powers the TeraWave Point of Presence (PoP).
This role will be instrumental in building the network edge software that enables the TeraWave constellation to deliver revolutionary global connectivity, operating at the critical intersection of the Linux kernel and user-space networking.
The ideal candidate brings expertise in systems programming, high-performance packet processing, and carrier-grade networking software, thriving in an environment where microsecond-level performance and mission-critical reliability are non-negotiable.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop high-performance packet processing applications in C/C++ using DPDK and FD.io VPP to power the TeraWave PoP
- Profile and optimize software to achieve line-rate performance at 100G/400G speeds while minimizing latency and jitter
- Implement and integrate IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and tunneling encapsulation headers including SRv6, MPLS, and GRE
- Develop drivers and software interfaces for hardware accelerators, SmartNICs, and FPGA-offload engines supporting the TeraWave dataplane
- Drive continuous performance benchmarking and optimization of packet forwarding pipelines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Expert-level proficiency in Rust, C or C++
- Experience with Linux systems programming including threading, memory management, and interrupt handling
- Solid understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP stack, and Ethernet switching fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) or VPP (Vector Packet Processing)
- Knowledge of eBPF, XDP, or Linux Kernel networking internals
- Understanding of BGP, EVPN, and Segment Routing (SRv6)
- Experience with CPU pinning, NUMA-awareness, and cache-line optimization techniques
- Experience with containerized networking including Kubernetes CNI and DPDK-in-Docker deployments
- Background in space systems, satellite communications, or telecommunications networking
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $170,013.00 - $238,018.20
WA applicants is $170,013.00 - $238,018.20
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.
