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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!\nBlue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based connectivity with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.As a Senior Software Engineer on the Software Defined Network (SDN) and Network Observability Team, you will design and develop the software systems that manage, route, and monitor Blue Origin's dynamic satellite network in real time. You will build distributed services that enable network planning, orchestration, telemetry processing, and observability across thousands of user terminals, satellites, and terrestrial infrastructure. Working closely with spacecraft, user, and ground systems engineers, you'll help build resilient software that keeps the constellation operating reliably under constantly changing orbital conditions.\nResponsibilities\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nDesign and develop highly available, low-latency distributed services supporting network orchestration, telemetry collection, and control plane operations across the TeraWave constellation.\nBuild software that plans, disseminates, and coordinates state across terrestrial infrastructure, orbital assets, and users while maintaining reliability and consistency under dynamic network conditions.\nDevelop scalable data pipelines capable of ingesting and processing high-volume telemetry streams to improve network visibility and operational responsiveness.\nDesign efficient data models and storage solutions using relational, NoSQL, search, and streaming technologies to support real-time operational workflows.\nBuild APIs and services that enable reliable communication between network planning, control, and execution components.\nCollaborate with spacecraft, RF, networking, and ground systems engineers to integrate software across the broader TeraWave platform.\nDiagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in large-scale distributed systems with a focus on latency, throughput, and operational reliability.\nParticipate in operational support for mission-critical services, including on-call rotations and launch or mission operations as required.\nContribute to software architecture, design reviews, coding standards, and engineering best practices across the SDN and Network Observability organization.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.\n8+ years of professional software engineering experience developing distributed systems, networking, and large-scale backend platforms.\nStrong proficiency in one or more systems programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++.\nExperience building distributed microservices and APIs operating in cloud-native or large-scale production environments.\nExperience with distributed messaging or streaming platforms such as Kafka, Kinesis, Pulsar, or similar technologies.\nExperience designing scalable data systems using SQL, NoSQL, search, or time-series databases.\nStrong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, including fault tolerance, scalability, consistency, and resiliency.\nExperience troubleshooting production systems using observability tools, metrics, logging, and distributed tracing.\nExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience building software for telecommunications, satellite communications, or space systems.\nExperience processing high-volume telemetry or event streams using technologies such as Apache Flink or similar stream-processing frameworks.\nExperience with OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, or comparable large-scale data platforms.\nExperience building observability platforms supporting real-time operational decision making.\nFamiliarity with cloud-native infrastructure and Kubernetes-based deployments.\nExperience supporting mission-critical operational environments, including launch, field operations, or network operations centers.\nExperience working directly with hardware or embedded systems teams to integrate software with physical devices.\nFamiliarity with AWS services such as S3, Athena, DynamoDB, and streaming data services.\nExperience optimizing search, indexing, and query performance for large operational datasets.\nBase Pay Range for:\nCA applicants is $248,830.00 - $348,361.65\nWA applicants is $248,830.00 - $348,361.65Other site ranges may differ\nCulture Statement\nDon’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.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants 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.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired 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\nRequired 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.\nRequired 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\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue 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.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants 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 . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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