Software Engineer II - Enterprise Systems

Job Summary

We are seeking a software engineer to join Blue Origin's Warehouse and Inventory Technology team. Our systems track hundreds of thousands of parts used to build our rockets, serve thousands of users daily, and are a critical input to Blue Origin's fast‑moving manufacturing operations.

• Collaborate extensively with other engineers to deliver features from our ambitious roadmap.

• Implement new features using backend and frontend programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and React.

• Integrate with AWS products such as DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS, and others.

• Utilize modern design patterns and frameworks such as GraphQL, REST APIs, and message queues.

• Participate in code reviews and help peers write high‑quality code.

• Communicate ideas clearly through words, diagrams, and code.

• Diagnose and resolve issues within existing software and address technical challenges as they arise.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

• 3 or more years of experience writing software and deploying it to production environments.

• Proficiency in at least one object‑oriented programming language, for example Java or C++.

• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and common data structures.

• Experience using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to deliver production‑ready code.

• Ability to write efficient, working code given clear requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships in a team setting.

• Strong problem‑solving skills with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.

• A passion for space exploration and a commitment to Blue Origin's mission.

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or the defense industry.

• Experience with any of the following:

  • iOS, Android, or React Native app development.

  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React.

  • Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) strategies.

  • Relational or non‑relational databases.

• 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.

• Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.

• Paid time off: up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

We consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.