Software Development Engineer III – Sales, Strategy & Corporate Development

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to design and operate backend services, web applications, and infrastructure powering internal platforms across Sales, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Government Affairs teams.

You will act as technical owner, building scalable cloud-native solutions on AWS GovCloud, implementing AI/LLM-powered features, and ensuring security and compliance for ITAR/EAR data.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development and production deployment.
• Proficiency in at least one statically typed language (Java preferred) and one dynamically typed language (Python or JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design).
• AWS cloud platform experience (compute, storage, networking, IAM).
• Experience developing long-lasting REST/GraphQL APIs and/or applications in a production environment.
• Nuanced understanding of at least one modern database system (RDBMS, NoSQL, etc.).
• CI/CD pipeline development and containerization (Docker, ECS/EKS).
• Production system ownership including monitoring, alerting, and on-call support.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and AI integration in engineering workflows.
• Enterprise platform integration experience (CRM, knowledge management, collaboration suites, ERP).
• Full-stack development with modern frontend frameworks.
• Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation).
• Experience building internal tools and enterprise workflow platforms.
• GovCloud or FedRAMP-compliant environment experience.
• Aerospace, defense, or manufacturing domain background.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner of SMS internal software platforms—designing system architecture, executing development, implementing reliability.
• Build cloud-native AWS solutions with modern service architecture, managing deployment on AWS GovCloud (ECS, RDS, S3, IAM).
• Design and operate backend services and APIs using Python, supporting workflows for corporate development, strategy, and sales.
• Develop infrastructure-as-code and maintain deployment reliability across dev and prod environments.
• Architect and implement AI/LLM-powered features including NLP interfaces, automated document processing, data extraction, and workflow automation.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and enable non-engineer contributors.
• Integrate with enterprise platforms to create a unified data layer for SMS operations.
• Implement secure authentication and RBAC, handling ITAR/EAR and CUI data.

Skills

Java

Python

REST/GraphQL APIs

CI/CD

AWS

Terraform

Education

B.S. degree or higher in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS GovCloud

ECS

RDS

S3

IAM

Docker

EKS

CloudFormation

CDK

Job description

Overview

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 Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is for a Software Development Engineer III to join our Sales, Strategy & Corporate Development (SSCD) organization. You will design and operate the backend services, web applications, and digital infrastructure that power SMS’s internal platforms. As the technical owner of SSCD software infrastructure, you will build scalable, resilient systems that serve users across Sales, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Government Affairs Teams. You will be embedded on these teams to understand needs and then leverage your software engineering experience to automate business workflows, surface insights from unstructured data, and enable team members to make faster, better-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner of SMS internal software platforms—designing system architecture, executing development, managing production reliability
• Build cloud-native AWS solutions with modern service architecture, managing the full deployment lifecycle on AWS GovCloud (ECS, RDS, S3, IAM)
• Design and operate backend services and APIs using Python, supporting business-critical platforms for corporate development, strategy, and sales workflows
• Develop infrastructure-as-code and maintain deployment reliability across dev and production environments
• Architect and implement AI/LLM-powered features — including natural language query interfaces, automated document processing, intelligent data extraction, and workflow automation
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools throughout the engineering workflow to accelerate delivery and enable non-engineer contributors
• Build integrations with enterprise platforms (knowledge management, collaboration tools, data warehouses) to create a unified data layer for SMS operations
• Implement secure authentication, role-based access controls, and data handling appropriate for ITAR/EAR and controlled unclassified information (CUI) environments
• Conduct code reviews, establish engineering standards, and maintain documentation that ensures long-term maintainability of SMS platforms

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• 5+ yearsof professional experience in software development and production deployment
• Proficiency in at least onestatically typed language(Java preferred) and onedynamically typed language(Python orJavaScript/TypeScript)
• Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design)
• AWS cloud platform experience (compute, storage, networking, IAM)
• Experience developing long-lasting REST/GraphQL APIs and/or applications in a production environment
• Nuanced understanding of at least one modern database system, such as RDBMS, columnar DBMS, NoSQL, IMDB.
• CI/CD pipeline development and containerization (Docker, ECS/EKS)
• Production system ownership including monitoring, alerting, and on-call support
• Demonstrated habit of usingAI-assisted development tools(such as Claude Code or equivalent) as a core part of your engineering workflow — and the engineering judgment to know when to trust, question, or override what AI generates
• Desired Experience with AI/LLM API integration (prompt engineering, tool-use patterns, streaming responses, retrieval-augmented generation)
• Enterprise platform integration experience (CRM, knowledge management, collaboration suites, ERP)
• Full-stack development with modern frontend frameworks (server-side rendering, component architecture)
• Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation)
• Experience building internal tools, business process automation, or enterprise workflow platforms
• Prior work in corporate development, finance, or strategy environments
• GovCloud or FedRAMP-compliant environment experience
• Aerospace, defense, or manufacturing domain background

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80 Other site ranges may differ

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, 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

• 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 characteristical 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.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.