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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead software engineering, data, and architecture practices and standards within a multi-functional team
- Organize teams' Agile practices including sprint planning, backlog grooming sessions etc.
- Establish goals and define metrics to find opportunities for continuous improvement
- Hire and develop software engineers. Provide development goals, promotion guidance, and motivation to your direct reports
- Work directly with a product manager and business partners to set quarterly objectives and key results for software products
- Manage an internal roadmap with stakeholder input to constantly support the quality and configuration management of our space vehicles
- Work alongside design, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to understand opportunities for improvement and points of unnecessary complexity
- Challenge the status quo; continuously improve the organization’s tools and standards for development and operation
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of proven experience effectively running and leading software development team
- 5+ year's experience in developing and deploying sophisticated production systems
- Solid understanding of the software engineering lifecycle including coding standards, configuration management, deployment, testing, and operations
- Ability to learn and understand the details of any technical component as well as drive the overall systems architecture
- A track record of delivering technical roadmaps by defining a clear vision of desired business outcomes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to translate domain expertise into applications
- Experience developing and delivering solutions in design, manufacturing, and flight operations environments or related skills supporting enterprise operations software with a high focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Background in distributed computing, service/microservice architectures, and enterprise-wide systems and AI tools/technologies
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $197,004.00 - $275,805.60
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.
