Software Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN • Spokane, WA

15d • $134,961 - $188,945

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience, with a strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with the React frontend framework.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks.
• Proficient in developing, deploying, and integrating APIs within a microservices architecture.
• Experience in maintaining DevOps practices and setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience in building, shipping, and maintaining production applications.

Nice To Haves

• AWS certifications or relevant cloud technology certifications.
• Experience building GenAI solutions utilizing prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation, fine tuning.
• Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker or equivalent) and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of automation test frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience in the Manufacturing and/or Aerospace industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software using modern programming languages.
• Implement and manage APIs to ensure smooth integration and efficient performance across systems.
• Deploy applications and services on AWS, leveraging cloud-native architectures for high availability and fault tolerance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine system requirements and technical specifications.
• Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Work across the entire application lifecycle, including initial design, deployment, optimization, and ongoing maintenance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of shared learning and collaborative development.
• Diagnose and resolve issues within existing software, addressing complex technical challenges that arise.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their applicability to meet business needs.

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%, and an 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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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