Software Engineer II - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin3 days ago
Denver, CO, USA +2 moreMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$135k - $189k/yr
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers to deliver features from the Lunar Apps roadmap.
- Implement backend and frontend features using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and React.
- Integrate applications with AWS services including DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, and SNS.
- Participate in code reviews and help peers produce high-quality code.
- Communicate technical ideas through written explanations, diagrams, and code.
- Diagnose and resolve issues in existing software and address technical challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience writing software and deploying it to production environments.
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as Java or C++.
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and other computer science fundamentals.
- Experience using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to deliver production-ready code.
- Ability to write efficient, working code from clear requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred: aerospace or systems engineering experience, AWS deployment, infrastructure as code, Docker or Kubernetes, React, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Model-Based Systems Engineering experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) matching up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock options are available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Eligible employees may receive discretionary benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, and other factors; bonus amounts are not guaranteed.
- The role prefers candidates within commuting distance of the Renton, WA, or Denver, CO, offices.
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About Blue Origin
Blue Origin designs and manufactures rocket engines, reusable launch vehicles, and lunar transport systems for commercial and government customers. Its products include the suborbital New Shepard, the in-development New Glenn orbital rocket, BE-4 engines (used on ULA’s Vulcan), and the Blue Moon lander; revenue comes from launch services, engine supply, and space systems contracts, including a NASA Human Landing System award. Founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, the company is headquartered in Kent, Washington.