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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 supports the Business Operations Data Analytics (BODA) team, which provides critical data visualization and analytics capabilities to Blue Origin's Operations organization. As part of a passionate team of specialists and engineers, you will directly impact our mission by contributing to the development and enhancement of ORBIT-a transformative KPI visualization web application that enables the SVP of Operations to run the business effectively and communicate insights clearly to our CEO.

As a Software Development Engineer on the BODA team, you will support another SDE across all aspects of application development for the ORBIT platform. Your work will span front-end development in React, back-end services in Python, DevOps operations in AWS, and integration with Blue Origin's data ecosystem including Databricks and other enterprise systems. You will collaborate closely with business leaders, data owners, and operations points of contact throughout Blue Origin to understand requirements, iterate rapidly, and deliver solutions that directly support decision-making at the highest levels of the company.

Your day-to-day activities will include writing and reviewing code, creating and maintaining documentation, implementing new features, and supporting API integrations with various Blue Origin systems. You will leverage AI-powered code generation tools to accelerate development while critically reviewing outputs to ensure they integrate seamlessly into the broader application architecture. Working in a fast-paced, highly responsive environment, you will help translate sometimes ambiguous business requirements into technical solutions through proactive questioning and rapid prototyping.

This position offers long term opportunities as the BODA team completes its primary objectives with ORBIT and identifies new areas to support Operations through innovative application development. You will gain exposure to business operations across the company, develop full-stack engineering skills, and work on solutions that directly influence how Blue Origin runs the Operations business.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, collaborative mindset, and adaptability to positively impact our Operations organization. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting feature development
• Supporting DevOps
• Supporting requirements development
• Building and maintaining documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Software Development, Computer Science, or equivalent degree field
• 5 years' experience with Python, React, Typescript, GitLab, and AWS
• 1-2 years' experience coding with LLM's

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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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.