Software Engineer II
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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.As a software engineer, you will apply your expertise to the aerospace applications of engineering design, manufacturing, supply chain, mission operations, and customer experience.
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software using modern programming languages.
- Implement and manage APIs to ensure smooth integration and efficient performance across systems.
- Deploy applications and services on AWS, leveraging cloud-native architectures for high availability and fault tolerance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine system requirements and technical specifications.
- Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
- Work across the entire application lifecycle, including initial design, deployment, optimization, and ongoing maintenance.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of shared learning and collaborative development.
- Diagnose and resolve issues within existing software, addressing complex technical challenges that arise.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their applicability to meet business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of software development experience, with a strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
- Familiarity with the React frontend framework.
- Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks.
- Proficient in developing, deploying, and integrating APIs within a microservices architecture.
- Experience in maintaining DevOps practices and setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Experience in building, shipping, and maintaining production applications.
- AWS certifications or relevant cloud technology certifications.
- Experience building GenAI solutions utilizing prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation, fine tuning.
- Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker or equivalent) and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of automation test frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Experience in the Manufacturing and/or Aerospace industries is a plus.
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40Don’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.
Description
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of software development experience, with a strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
- Familiarity with the React frontend framework.
- Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks.
- Proficient in developing, deploying, and integrating APIs within a microservices architecture.
- Experience in maintaining DevOps practices and setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Experience in building, shipping, and maintaining production applications.
Compensation Range for
WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40
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.
- How much does the Software Engineer II at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $135K–$189K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Software Engineer II role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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