Sr Manager, Software Engineering

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace technology is looking for a Manager of Software Engineering to oversee software practices and lead a talented team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality and supporting the development of cutting-edge space vehicles, contributing to safe human spaceflight with a focus on collaboration and excellence in engineering.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with a company match

Paid parental leave

Up to four weeks of paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical experience in software engineering roles.
• Solid understanding of software engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to understand the technical components and drive system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering and architecture practices within a multi-functional team.
• Hire and develop software engineers while managing their progress.
• Collaborate with product managers to set objectives for software products.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

System Architecture

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate and empowered team, a manager of software engineering in Enterprise Technology is equally obsessed with delivering the best possible customer experiences and leading and building a strong team. This role is accountable for solution delivery across tailored, hybrid, and consumer off-the-shelf solutions with a focus on the rapid and safe development of our space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Lead software engineering, data, and architecture practices and standards within a multi-functional team
• Hire and develop software engineers. Provide development goals, promotion guidance, and motivation to your direct reports
• Work directly with a product manager and business partners to set quarterly objectives and key results for software products
• Manage an internal roadmap with stakeholder input to constantly support the quality and configuration management of our space vehicles
• Work alongside design, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to understand opportunities for improvement and points of unnecessary complexity
• Lead internal design reviews for your team and participate in a broader software design community constantly encouraging the best-in-class solutions for our customers
• Challenge the status quo; continuously improve the organization’s tools and standards for development and operation

This team thinks long-term, advocates for engineering excellence, and delivers. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of technical experience building production software in a Software Engineering, DevOps, or Architecture role
• Solid understanding of the software engineering lifecycle including coding standards, configuration management, deployment, testing, and operations
• Ability to learn and understand the details of any technical component as well as drive the overall systems architecture
• A track record of delivering technical roadmaps by defining a clear vision of desired business outcomes
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• We deploy infrastructure on-premises and to Amazon Web Services using systems like git, Docker, and Kubernetes. Share your experience in these environments.
• Experience developing and delivering solutions in design, manufacturing, and flight operations environments or related skills supporting enterprise operations software with a high focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Experience with bringing modern LLM solutions to everyday workflows adopting as a solution for your product as well as your team's internal execution

We are customer-focused in everything we do. Let us know how you work backward from the customer experience.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $191,265.00-$267,771.00

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, 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.

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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” 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 [e-mail].

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