Software Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Education support

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in California is seeking a senior software engineer to design and develop complex systems and AI-powered workflows across Finance, Supply Chain, and manufacturing domains. You will build Agentic AI solutions, integrate RESTful services, and contribute to production planning and inventory visibility in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will lead design decisions, mentor teammates, work with AWS cloud deployments, and deliver production-ready code in Java, C#, or Python while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software development in Java, C#, or Python.
• Experience leading design and architecture for new and existing systems.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures and containerized workloads (AWS preferred).
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures).
• Proven ability to deliver code with incomplete/ambiguous requirements.
• Interest in AI/ML advancements with rapid experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex software systems in .Net, Java, or Python.
• Architect and deploy Agentic AI solutions across Finance, Supply Chain, and other domains.
• Design AI agent architectures with human-in-the-loop safeguards.
• Build inventory lifecycle and production planning systems with real-time visibility.
• Develop and maintain web UIs using Angular or React.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across vehicle development.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

Leadership

AWS Cloud

Algorithms & data structures

Communication

AI/ML curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

RESTful APIs

Angular

React

Agentic AI frameworks

Job description

Application 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. Our charter is to build and enhance custom software solutions in the ERP space including Finance and Accounting, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Production Planning, and other critical business systems. We are an AI first team pioneering Agentic AI solutions that autonomously reason, plan, and act across our business domains, transforming how Blue Origin operates at scale. This team builds the intelligent software and AI driven systems that underpin core business operations and are critical to unlocking the next level of velocity and efficiency in Blue Origin's space missions - from planning to launch. Our systems play a direct role in ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time, that production schedules are optimized to meet vehicle build timelines, and that inventory across our facilities is tracked with precision. When you're building rockets, a missing part or a planning gap doesn't just cause a delay - it can impact a launch. This team ensures that doesn't happen. As an AI-first organization, we don't just use AI as a tool - we architect our solutions around autonomous agents, large language models, and intelligent automation as foundational building blocks. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Agentic AI reimagines enterprise business processes at one of the most ambitious companies on Earth.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex software systems and infrastructure, primarily in .Net, Java or Python.


• Architect, build, and deploy Agentic AI solutions, including autonomous agents, multi-agent orchestration frameworks, and LLM-powered workflows, that transform business processes across Finance, Supply Chain, and other enterprise domains.


• Design and implement AI agent architectures that can reason over business data, make decisions, and take action with appropriate human in the loop safeguards.


• Build and enhance systems that manage inventory lifecycle from procurement through consumption ensuring real-time visibility into stock levels, locations, and material availability across Blue Origin's facilities.


• Develop and maintain production planning solutions that translate demand forecasts and vehicle build schedules into actionable material and capacity plans, enabling teams to anticipate needs, prevent shortages, and keep production lines moving.


• Build and maintain web user interfaces leveraging frameworks such as Angular or React.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to understand requirements and craft solutions that accelerate all phases of vehicle development, testing, and operation—including launch day activities.


• Integrate and extend commercial products through technologies such as RESTful web services, AI/ML APIs, and message queues.


• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies, foundation models, and agent frameworks to continuously push the boundaries of what's possible.


• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues across installation, deployment, configuration, server-side, and client-side environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• 5+ years of professional (non-internship) software development experience, writing production code in at least one of: Java, C#, or Python.


• Experience leading design and architecture for new and existing systems.


• Experience with cloud-based architectures, deploying applications and managing containerized workloads (preferably AWS).


• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures).


• Proven ability to deliver efficient, working code with incomplete or ambiguous requirements.


• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for staying at the forefront of AI/ML advancements, with a bias toward rapid experimentation and iteration.


• Excellent communication skills, with openness to perspectives and a willingness to learn from mistakes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.


• 7+ years’ experience across the full software development lifecycle: code quality standards, code review, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.


• Hands‑on experience designing and deploying Agentic AI systems, multi‑agent architectures, or autonomous workflows in production environments.


• Experience with prompt engineering, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, fine‑tuning, and/or AI agent orchestration frameworks.


• Experience designing and operating scalable data platforms utilizing both relational and non‑relational data stores.


• Experience applying AI/ML solutions within enterprise or ERP domains (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc.).


• Experience building or working with inventory management systems, production planning and scheduling solutions, or demand‑driven material planning platforms in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

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.

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: CA 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

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.

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