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Blue Origin LLC Software Engineer III in Seattle, Washington
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are seeking an experienced software engineer to join Blue Origin's Warehouse and Inventory Technology team. This team's systems track the hundreds of thousands of parts that go into our rockets, they are used by 10,000+ users and are a critical input to Blue Origin's fast-moving manufacturing goals! The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software development, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for innovation in aerospace. The position is a part of the Enterprise Technology (ET) organization, where we develop the digital infrastructure required to build the road to space and advance Blue Origin's mission. Enterprise Technology serves as the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology with business strategies. We are looking for someone 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! Key responsibilities include: Collaborating extensively with Sr. and Principal engineers to design and deliver our ambitious roadmap. Designing optimal technical architectures and presenting your designs to other SDEs and managers. Implementing complex designs using backend and frontend programing languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript and React. Integrating with AWS products such DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS and many others! Utilizing modern technical design patterns and frameworks such as GraphQL, REST APIs and messages queues. Communicating ideas through words, diagrams, and code with internal team members. Maintaining strong operational excellence and delivering industry-leading, high-quality technical solutions. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience writing software and deploying it to production environments. Proficiency in at least one typed language (e.g., Java or C) and one untyped language (e.g., Python or JavaScript). Extensive experience with object-oriented design. Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals such as design patterns, algorithms and common data structures. Proven track record of successfully delivering software projects from inception to launch. Some experience in distributed backend systems and cloud-based environments, such as AWS. A solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI. Ability to solve problems by writing efficient code given clear requirements. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. A passion for space exploration and a commitment to Blue Origin's mission. Must be a U.S. citizen or national