Software Engineer III
Listed on 2026-02-20
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Engineering
Software Engineer, Systems 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!
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.
Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software using modern languages.
Implement and manage APIs, ensuring flawless integration and efficient performance across systems.
Deploy applications and services on AWS, using cloud-native architectures for high availability and fault tolerance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine system requirements and technical specifications.
Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
Be responsible for the entire application lifecycle, from initial design to deployment, optimization, and maintenance.
Engage in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and cultivate a culture of shared learning.
Diagnose and resolve issues within existing software, tackling intricate technical challenges that emerge.
Stay informed with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and adopting them as appropriate to meet business needs.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of software development experience, with a consistent track record in Python and Type Script.
- Development with Rust, C++, SQL, and other software languages.
- Knowledge of AI/ML tools and models.
- Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks.
- Experience in developing, deploying, and integrating APIs within a microservices architecture.
- Experience maintaining Dev Ops cultures and setting up new continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Experience building, shipping, and maintaining production applications.
- AWS certifications or relevant cloud technology certifications.
- Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker or equivalent experience) and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Manufacturing and/or Aerospace experience.
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