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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!\nThis 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're a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and innovation. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and requires your dedication and keen attention to ensure safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space, fulfilling Blue Origin's vision of millions living and working in space to benefit Earth.\nAs part of our Enterprise Technology (ET) team, you'll help develop the digital infrastructure essential for building the road to space. This is a platform engineering role-you'll be building the thing that builds the thing.\nJoin our dynamic team as a Senior Front-End Engineer building an AI-powered UI platform that connects data to user-defined composable UIs. You'll work with an AI-first mentality with guardrails, creating the foundation that enables engineers, designers, and product managers across Blue Origin to build interfaces faster and more consistently.\nWhat You'll Work With\nAI code generation & LLM integration\nDomain-specific languages (DSL)\nSelf-evolving design systems\nReact & React Native\nGraphQL\nTypeScript\nKey Responsibilities:\nPlatform Architecture & Development\nDesign and implement core platform capabilities that translate configurations into production-ready React and React Native components\nBuild DSL parsers, validators, and code generation engines that ensure design system compliance\nDevelop infrastructure for versioning, rollback, and safe evolution of generated UIs\nArchitect systems that balance AI-powered flexibility with governance and quality controls\nDesign System Engineering\nCollaborate with design system teams to build self-evolving capabilities powered by AI\nImplement contract enforcement mechanisms that validate generated UIs against component library standards\nCreate tooling that enables design system changes to propagate efficiently across applications\nBridge the gap between design tools and executable code\nTechnical Leadership & Governance\nDefine and maintain technical standards, contracts, and schemas that developers will build against\nEstablish performance budgets, accessibility requirements, and quality gates for platform-generated code\nLead architectural decisions for multi-runtime support with shared abstractions\nDrive technical design reviews ensuring long-term scalability and maintainability\nCollaboration & Enablement\nPartner closely with designers, AI/ML engineers, backend developers, and product teams\nMentor engineers across the organization on platform usage and best practices\nWork with product managers to translate customer needs into platform capabilities\nProvide thought leadership on AI-assisted development and design system governance\nInnovation & Evolution\nStay at the forefront of AI-assisted development and declarative UI frameworks\nPrototype and evaluate new technologies that could enhance platform capabilities\nDrive continuous improvement based on usage telemetry and developer feedback\nRequired Qualifications:\n7+ years of front-end development experience, with substantial time shipping production software to real users\nExpert-level mastery of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript\n Deep experience with React (required) and React Native (strongly preferred), including component architecture, state management, and performance optimization\nPlatform/tooling development experience: You've built tools, frameworks, or platforms that other engineers use\nStrong systems thinking: Ability to design abstractions, contracts, and APIs that balance flexibility with governance\nGraphQL expertise: Designing, consuming, and integrating GraphQL APIs\nProduction mindset: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, monitoring, and operational excellence\nResponsive design mastery: Deep understanding of adaptive layouts and cross-device compatibility\nAccessibility champion: Working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and inclusive design practices\nGit proficiency: Advanced source control management and code review best practices\nMentorship experience: Track record of guiding engineers through architecture decisions and technical growth\nDesired Qualifications:\nDesign system experience: Prior work building or maintaining component libraries at scale\nAI/LLM integration experience: Working with generative AI APIs, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development tools\nCompiler/parser knowledge: Experience with ASTs, code generation, or DSL implementation\nMulti-platform development: Experience building abstractions that work across web and native mobile\nBackend technology exposure: Familiarity with Node.js, AWS services, or containerization\nBuild tooling expertise: Deep knowledge of Webpack, Vite, or similar build systems\nPerformance profiling: Experience with optimization techniques and debugging tools\nStrong communication skills: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for variety of audiences\nProduct mindset: Experience working closely with designers and PMs to shape product direction\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nIn your first 6-12 months, you will:\nArchitect core platform capabilities that enable the generation of production-ready UIs\nEstablish governance frameworks ensuring generated code meets quality, performance, and accessibility standards\nEnable measurable impact: Contribute to accelerating UI development across the organization\nDrive adoption: Help teams transition to platform-generated interfaces\nBuild for scale: Design systems that handle hundreds of applications\nMentor and elevate: Raise the technical bar through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing\nWhy Join This Team:\nThis is an opportunity to:\nWork on a platform that will transform how an aerospace company builds software\nCombine cutting-edge AI with production engineering at scale\nDefine the future of UI development for mission-critical applications\nJoin a team that values innovation, quality, and empowering developers\nContribute to Blue Origin's mission while building expertise in platform engineering and AI-assisted development\nIf you're passionate about building platforms that empower others, thrive on complex technical challenges, and want to make a lasting impact on how software is created, we want you on our team.\nApply today to help build the thing that builds the thing at Blue Origin!\nBase Pay Range for:\nWA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55Other 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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