Blue Origin

Software Engineer III

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer developing enterprise-grade software
  • Experience on a full-stack development team (preferably Scrum) with expertise in frontend (React) and backend (Java/Python) development
  • Exposure to microservice architectures and containerized/serverless environments
  • Experience with AI tools and integrating them into software workflows
  • Ability to quickly learn and create innovative solutions
  • Passion for innovation and knowledge sharing

Responsibilities

  • Contribute as a full-stack developer on a Scrum team
  • Create reliable software solutions for Blue Origin
  • Utilize AI technologies to enhance software capabilities and automation
  • Engage in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to team dynamics
  • Develop best practices and mentor junior engineers
  • Analyze user problems and partner with product managers for efficient solutions
  • Participate in on-call production support during business hours

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Generous paid parental leave and short- and long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off plus 14 company-paid holidays
  • Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and contributions to support employee development through education programs
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.

Our team within ET builds the digital infrastructure that enables Blue Origin to rapidly and safely maintain reusable space assets at scale.

As part of a development team, you will use the latest AWS and GenAI platforms and approaches to accelerate the development and adoption of data-driven software capabilities across Blue Origin in service of Blue's mission and beyond. This position requires a passion for innovation, bias for action and a commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities:
  • Member of a full-stack software development team (Scrum)
  • Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across Blue Origin
  • Leverage AI technologies and tools (e.g., LLMs, agentic workflows) to enhance software capabilities, improve automation, and drive innovation in enterprise applications
  • Actively participate in the different Scrum ceremonies as a team member
  • Contribute to standards and best practices and coach and mentor fellow and junior engineers
  • Deep dive into your users' problems and partner with product managers to find and create efficient solutions
  • Participate in on-call production support rotation (regular business hours)
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer developing enterprise-grade software
  • Experience working on a full-stack software development team in an agile development (Scrum preferred) with at least 3 years working in one or more of the following areas: frontend development with React or similar framework, backend development (REST APIs, asynchronous messaging) preferably in Java or Python, data engineering with relational and non-relational datastores
  • Exposure to modern microservice-based software architectures (Java preferred) and containerized or serverless environments
  • Experience solving complex problems by leveraging AI tools and integrating AI-powered solutions into software development workflows
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and develop creative solutions to complex problems
  • A passion for innovation, learning and sharing knowledge


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in public clouds (AWS preferred) or AWS Cloud Practitioner or Associate Certification
  • Backend development (REST APIs, asynchronous messaging) preferably in Java or Python. Exposure to Java Spring Boot preferred.
  • Expertise in debugging, profiling, and improving application performance
  • Interest in developing innovative systems using Generative AI
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Manufacturing and/or Aerospace experience


Compensation 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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