Software Development Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

20h•$164,652 - $230,513

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Software Engineer III for its Supply Chain & Operations Technology team to design and build a next-generation procurement platform that transforms the procure-to-pay lifecycle. The platform will include domain services for requisition workflows, sourcing automation, purchase order management, invoicing, supplier lifecycle, quality integrations, compliance and export control, and a shared data model. This high-impact initiative aims to eliminate manual workarounds, reduce page-load latency, and scale procurement operations as Blue Origin grows. The role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, with manufacturing and supply chain support across Blue Origin facilities. The engineer will build software across sourcing, inventory control, manufacturing and quality, test operations, and other areas, while supporting efficient and reliable delivery across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
Demonstrated background researching and incorporating modern AI/ML tools.
Demonstrated proficiency or expertise in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Strong project management skills and the ability to lead multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience architecting large-scale supply chain software systems.
Deep expertise in cloud architecture and microservices design patterns.
Experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
Knowledge of MRP, supply chain planning, or manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Experience with data engineering and analytics platforms.
Experience architecting and scaling AI/ML solutions across supply chain or operations domains.
Deep understanding of large language models, generative AI, and emerging AI technologies.
Track record of incorporating AI capabilities into software systems to drive business value and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Build new software products in areas such as sourcing, inventory control, manufacturing and quality, test operations, and more.
Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code using languages such as Java, Python, and TypeScript.
Design and build web interfaces using frameworks such as React and Angular.
Design automated monitoring and alerting through cloud platforms and services.
Implement AI workflows and software development lifecycle practices to support efficient, responsive delivery across the Supply Chain & Operations Technology organization.
Champion operational excellence by reducing technical debt, maintaining high ticket counts, ensuring high availability, minimizing mean time to recovery, and implementing extensive monitoring and alerting.
Lead technical design reviews across the organization and build repeatable processes and mechanisms to scale software delivery.
Mentor more junior software developers.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results or other factors.