Software Engineer III

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Within Enterprise Technology, Enterprise Data Management & Analytics (EDMA) builds and supports the data platforms, tools, and interfaces that enable teams across Blue Origin to access trusted information and insights. Our solutions drive everything from supply chain decisions to mission planning. As we scale, the usability and accessibility of our systems are more critical than ever.

We are hiring a motivated Software Engineer (Level III) who is eager to learn and apply their technical skills with a commitment to quality and a passion for our mission and vision! This person will assist in the development of software systems, knowledge graphs, ontological models, data platforms, and infrastructure using languages such as Java, Python, Scala, and JavaScript. This position is ideal for engineers who have solid experience across the full stack but thrive in building user-centric interfaces that are intuitive, performant and aligned with mission-critical operations.

As a Software Engineer, you will assist in the design, development, and deployment of applications and data ecosystems, working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate increasing autonomy and technical leadership within their scope to be successful in this role.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop scalable backend services (REST, GraphQL, etc.) to integrate with front-end applications.
• Design, implement and maintain robust front-end solutions using modern frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.
• Independently deploy applications within AWS containers, utilizing services like Amazon ECS, EKS, or Fargate.
• Collaborate with Product owners and systems to deliver cohesive and responsive web applications.
• Contribute to architecture decisions that balance scalability, performance and maintainability.
• Use unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyUnit, pytest) to ensure reliability and performance of APIs and applications.
• Debug complex issues across the stack and related to data pipelines, integration, and application performance.
• Contribute to team knowledge-sharing practices and documentation of developed applications.
• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies, contributing ideas for improvements and innovations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years software development experience, with 2+ years in front-end focused development.
• Proficiency in front-end scripting languages such as JavaScript/Typescript (React framework preferred).
• Experience with full stack development using Node.js, Python, Java or similar on the backend.
• Experience with cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to work on complex systems.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), version control (Git), testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of database design and management (SQL, NoSQL).
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a high-reliability environment (e.g. aerospace, defense or critical manufacturing).
• Familiarity with 3D rendering libraries (Thrre.js, WebGL) or data visualization tools (D3.js, Plotly)
• Knowledge of design systems and component-driven development practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate trade-offs and design decisions.

Compensation Range for:

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.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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