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 Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.As part of the Emerging Technology Team, you will bring a software development perspective to aerospace design and analysis systems. You will be a key member of the team responsible for building our AI native systems that design, build and test our products using the latest AWS, Java, React, Python and GenAI platforms.
We are looking for someone who has an approach hallmarked by rapid delivery and continuous-improvement and who is ready to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Qualifications:
BA/BS in computer science, information science, or a related field, or equivalent experience in practice
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience, writing production code in at least one programming language
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and the ability translate domain expertise into applications
Familiarity with Python, Java and Typescript as a primary coding language
Experience developing long-lasting REST/GraphQL APIs and/or applications in a production environment
Experience with version control (Gitlab / Github) and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with unit and end to end testing on Java or React
Nuanced understanding of at least one modern database system, such as RDBMS, columnar DBMS, NoSQL, IMDB.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships through outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Familiarity with the latest GenAI state of the art, particularly agentic harnesses, MCP, and knowledge graphs
Desired:
Familiarity with Angular or Python coding language
Previous use of AWS, Azure, or other cloud infrastructures
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Benefits
- Benefits include: 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.
- 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, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5 or more years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Production coding experience in at least one programming language
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and ability to translate domain expertise into applications
- Familiarity with Python, Java, and TypeScript as primary coding languages
- Experience developing production REST or GraphQL APIs and applications
- Experience with GitLab or GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with unit and end-to-end testing for Java or React
- Understanding of at least one modern database system, such as RDBMS, columnar DBMS, NoSQL, or in-memory databases
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to earn trust and maintain professional relationships
- Familiarity with current Generative AI technologies, particularly agentic harnesses, MCP, and knowledge graphs
- Familiarity with Angular
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud infrastructure
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
Blue Origin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Blue Origin and has not been reviewed or approved by Blue Origin.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles, and base salary is widely seen as a strength.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with access to a large network, and is seen as a strong part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match is regarded as a solid feature that adds meaningful value to the overall benefits.
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What We Do
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes that humanity will need to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue is working on this today by developing partially and fully reusable launch vehicles that are safe, low cost and serve the needs of all civil, commercial and defense customers.
