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Sr Principal Software Engineering - Enterprise Technology page is loaded## Sr Principal Software Engineering - Enterprise Technologylocations: Greater Seattle Areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R63917Application 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 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 Sr Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical strategy for Blue Origin’s Software Development organization. This dynamic org is responsible for key software applications within Blue’s engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, test, and refurb organizations and much more. These systems are used daily by thousands of users and are essential to our ambitious goals. Join us as a leader in one of Blue’s fastest growing organizations.**Special Mentions*** Relocation provided**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Technical owner of software strategy across multiple domains.* Directly interface with customers to solve their technical challenges* Present complex technical strategies to senior leadership, including Senior Vice Presidents and potentially the CEO.* Collaborate with Principal Engineers and software development leaders to architect, design, and execute our ambitious technical roadmap.* Identify and implement novel applications of AI to enhance user experiences and software development efficiency.* Lead AI best practices for Software development establishing and continuing to develop best practices for harness engineering allowing AI agents to work at scale in production* 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 building repeatable processes and mechanisms to scale design and delivery of software.* Develops technical influence as an internal and industry subject-matter expert, as exemplified by IP invention, internal or external publications, and leadership roles .* Sets the standards for and evaluates the technical judgment of their Job Family to review methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.* Drives operational excellence initiatives across the company, including areas where the company's processes or technology strategy are stifling innovation or slowing the pace of delivery.* Extensively mentor software developers up to the Principal SDE level. This role does not have any direct reports.**Minimum Qualifications*** Has a record of technical decisions that held up at scale over time.* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.* 15+ 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.* Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems in unfamiliar domains.* Proven ability to proactively identify problems that no one has yet identified where a path to the optimal solution is not clear.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.* Experience presenting to senior leadership, at or above the Vice President level.* Proven record of proactively identifying, pursuing and resolving org-wide challenges, without direction from your direct manager* Experience mentoring software engineers, including Principal Engineers strong passion for aerospace and Blue Origin’s mission.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in design engineering manufacturing, supply chain, test and flight software and/or aerospace.* Experience researching and incorporating modern AI/ML tools### Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $264,103.00 - $369,743.85**Other site ranges may differ****Culture Statement****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.* 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. 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