Senior Software Engineer - Operations Technology Platform

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, WA

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About The Position

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are seeking a strong Senior Software Development Engineer to design and develop robust API infrastructure and platform services for the Operations Technology Platform team. This role is at the heart of our platform engineering mission, where your work will enable full-stack engineering teams and software teams across Blue Origin to build scalable systems and applications. Join us as we build the road to space!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience crafting and deploying software systems in production environments
• Established background in architecting and iterating modern backend systems and microservices
• Demonstrated expertise building scalable APIs and cloud-native backend services
• Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Go for backend development
• Strong understanding of database design, caching strategies, and data persistence patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization technologies

Nice To Haves

• Experience in design engineering manufacturing, supply chain, test and flight software and/or aerospace

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend services and the underlying API systems that power our platform ecosystem
• Architect and implement the initiative centered on API Gateway technology, enabling secure and efficient connectivity for teams across Blue Origin
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in languages such as Java, Python, Go, and C++
• Design and build resilient, scalable microservices and backend systems that support organizational growth
• Implement robust API design patterns, versioning strategies, and documentation to ensure platform usability
• Champion operational excellence through monitoring, observability, and reliability practices; maintain high system uptime
• Lead technical design reviews across the organization, building repeatable processes and standards for backend systems
• Drive continuous improvement of platform infrastructure and deployment pipelines
• Mentor junior and mid-level software developers

Benefits

• 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%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior