Software Development Engineer III

## Software Development Engineer IIIApplylocations: Greater Seattle Area: Space Coast, FL: Huntsville, ALtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R66057Application 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 Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.We are a 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.This role is part of Human Resources Technology Operations, where we're building and maintaining the digital systems that support Blue Origin's people and workforce. HR Technology Operations is focused on delivering reliable, innovative, and scalable technology solutions that enhance the employee experience and enable HR to operate at the speed of our mission.We're seeking a hands-on Software Engineer who is eager to build and implement HR technology solutions while growing their technical skills. This role emphasizes practical implementation — someone who can contribute to smart solutions across Workday, Cornerstone, and LMS platforms or help build custom solutions, then test and deploy them. You'll spend most of your time turning wrenches alongside senior engineers, developing the architectural thinking needed to ensure your solutions scale. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving the day-to-day lives of employees at Blue Origin.Passion for our mission and vision is required!**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Contribute to the development and deployment of digital employee experiences across HR technology platforms including Cornerstone, LMS tools, and Workday.* Assist in building integrations between HR enterprise systems (Workday, Cornerstone, LMS) and internal/external applications using RESTful APIs, SOAP, GraphQL, and message queues.* Support the implementation of AI technologies and tools (e.g., LLMs, recommendation engines, intelligent automation) to enhance HR software capabilities and improve employee self-service.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR business partners, data analysts, and ET stakeholders to translate people-operations requirements into actionable software solutions.* Help identify feature gaps between enterprise HR systems and contribute to remediation plans and custom solutions that meet end users where they are.* Write efficient and maintainable code in support of enterprise-scale HR systems and services.* Produce and maintain technical documentation for integrations between enterprise-level HR applications.* Utilize software DevOps technologies and CI/CD best practices to support software automation and deployment.* Contribute to automations that reduce manual HR operational toil and streamline workflows across the HR technology stack.* Work alongside SRE teams and apply SRE principles to help ensure HR systems meet reliability and availability standards.* Participate in code reviews and technical discussions, learning from and contributing to the team's engineering practices.* Stay current with emerging HR technology trends, AI/ML advancements, and digital experience methodologies.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.* 3+ years of proven experience writing software and deploying it to production environments.* Working proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.* Experience developing or consuming APIs in a production environment.* Familiarity with at least one HR technology platform such as Workday, Cornerstone OnDemand, or similar LMS/HCM systems.* Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.* Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms and common data structures.* Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and cross-team collaboration.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Demonstrated understanding of deploying web interfaces using React, Angular, or similar frameworks.* Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon EKS.* Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog.* Interest in leveraging AI tools and integrating AI-powered solutions into software development workflows.* Experience with or exposure to Workday integrations (Workday Studio, EIBs, or Workday Extend).* Familiarity with Cornerstone OnDemand configuration or LMS administration.* Working knowledge of the Atlassian product suite (Jira, Confluence) and GitLab for project management, documentation, and CI/CD workflows.* Experience with Databricks or similar data engineering platforms.* Ability to solve problems by writing efficient working code, even when given incomplete or ambiguous requirements.* A passion for improving the day-to-day lives of employees through technology.### Base Pay Range for:WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80**Other site ranges may differ****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 (CDL drivers only), 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.### WelcomeWe’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! #J-18808-Ljbffr