Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Lead the technical strategy for Blue Origin's Supply Chain & Planning Technology organization to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.

Location: Seattle

Job Tags: Software

About The Role

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.

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical strategy for Blue Origin's Supply Chain & Planning Technology organization. This dynamic org is responsible for all software applications within Blue's warehouses, the technology facilitating material movement between locations, the scheduling systems in our rocket factories, and much more. These systems are used daily by thousands of users and are essential to our ambitious manufacturing goals. Join us as a leader in one of Blue's fastest growing organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical strategy and vision across multiple domains, including supply chain management, scheduling & planning, and manufacturing.
• Present complex technical strategies to senior leadership, including Senior Vice Presidents and potentially the CEO.
• Collaborate with other Principal Engineers to architect, design, and execute our ambitious technical roadmap.
• Identify and implement novel applications of AI to enhance user experiences and software development efficiency.
• Utilize a range of technologies such as DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS, React, Java, DataBricks, GraphQL, REST APIs, etc.
• Promote software best practices across the entire organization including CI/CD, modular architectures, comprehensive testing, scalable systems, etc.
• Champion operational excellence by reducing technical debt, maintaining low ticket counts, ensuring high availability, minimizing mean time to recovery, and implementing extensive monitoring and alarms.
• Lead technical design reviews across the organization.
• Extensively mentor software developers up to the Senior SDE level. This role does not have any direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current green card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience writing and deploying software in production environments.
• 7+ years of experience developing distributed backend systems and utilizing cloud services such as AWS.
• Extensive experience with both typed languages (e.g., Java, C++, C#) and untyped languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems in unfamiliar domains.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership, at or above the Vice President level.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms and data structures.
• Strong independence and the ability to resolve issues with minimal involvement by your manager.
• Experience mentoring software engineers in team settings.
• A strong passion for aerospace and Blue Origin's mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience writing and deploying software in production environments.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain and/or aerospace.

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $207,453.00-$290,433.15. Other site ranges may differ.

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. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, 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.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation: Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affidavit 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.

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