Senior Software Engineer

Seattle, WA

Huntsville, AL

Space Coast, FL

time type : Full time

job requisition id : R49335

Application close date : Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

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!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to lead the development of software systems and infrastructure using languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both software and data engineering, and a proven track record of delivering scalable and high‑performance solutions within a fast‑paced environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of full‑stack applications, working closely with cross‑functional teams of data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver rapid, effective solutions. You will champion software engineering and data engineering best practices, ensuring the implementation of highly available and scalable systems. This is an opportunity to significantly impact our operations and drive efficiencies through advanced digital capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop front‑end interfaces, data‑driven applications, and back‑end systems that seamlessly integrate with other applications and data sources.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust API and gateway solutions to enable seamless integration with existing manufacturing platforms, databases, and external services.
• Guide the architecture and deployment of applications within AWS containers, utilizing services such as Amazon ECS, EKS, or Fargate to ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Use unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyUnit, pytest) to guarantee the reliability, performance, and stability of APIs and applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, developers, and analysts to understand and translate manufacturing requirements into actionable software solutions and user‑facing APIs that provide seamless interaction.
• Apply software engineering and data engineering best practices for rapid application development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions to drive architectural decisions and promote continuous improvement in engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to data pipelines, integration, and application performance.
• Ensure proper version control, testing, and documentation of all applications developed.
• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies, proposing improvements and innovations to optimize system performance and development efficiency.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and / or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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