Sr. Software Engineer
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!
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join the Software Engineering team supporting TeraWave in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, you build the foundational platform infrastructure, the operating nervous system, deployed across TeraWave satellites, user terminals, and gateways. This position focuses on embedded Linux and low-level platform infrastructure, spanning fleet management, operating-system services, hardware integration, security, observability, and networking performance. You will shape reliable, high-performance systems that operate aboard LEO satellites. Responsibilities
- Design core Linux platform infrastructure, including process management, custom initialization systems, and inter-process communication frameworks.
- Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and device drivers to support custom hardware and platform requirements.
- Modify kernel subsystems to improve scheduling, memory management, and I/O performance for embedded satellite systems.
- Work with silicon, electrical, and RF teams to bring up hardware prototypes and optimize kernels for custom SoCs.
- Debug system-level performance issues, minimize context switching, and tune the networking stack for satellite links.
- Implement secure boot, runtime security monitoring, and hardware-backed credential management across embedded platforms.
- Own the complete software lifecycle from architecture and development through deployment aboard LEO satellites.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related STEM discipline, or 10+ years software development experience.
- At least 8 years of C or C++ experience in Linux or embedded environments.
- Deep Linux kernel knowledge, including driver development, memory management, and system-level debugging.
- Experience with system-level debugging tools such as GDB, perf, and eBPF.
- Experience with Buildroot, Yocto, Bazel, or comparable build systems.
- 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.
- Infrastructure experience supporting large distributed systems or device fleets at scale.
- Proficiency with Rust or Python for systems tooling and automation.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, Linux networking, and custom routing protocols.
- Experience with mission-critical aerospace, automotive, medical, or similarly high-reliability systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot down to assembly code and hardware-level diagnostics.
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $248,830.00 - $348,361.65Don’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, computer engineering, or related STEM discipline, or 10+ years software development experience.
- At least 8 years of C or C++ experience in Linux or embedded environments.
- Deep Linux kernel knowledge, including driver development, memory management, and system-level debugging.
- Experience with system-level debugging tools such as GDB, perf, and eBPF.
- Experience with Buildroot, Yocto, Bazel, or comparable build systems.
- 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.
- How much does the Sr. Software Engineer at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $249K–$348K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Sr. Software Engineer 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 senior-level role, typically 5+ 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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