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.

We are seeking an experienced software engineer to join Blue Origin's Material Movement and Receiving team. This team's systems track the hundreds of thousands of parts that go into our rockets as well as other tools and equipment, they are used by 10,000+ users and are a critical input to Blue Origin's fast-moving manufacturing goals!

We are looking for someone 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!

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, React and JavaScript.
• 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.
• Expertise using AI to develop complex, production software.
• 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, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Any experience with manufacturing.
• Any experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Some experience with:
  • iOS, Android or React Native app development.
  • 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.