If you’re an early-career software engineer looking to work on technology that supports the future of space exploration, this could be an exciting opportunity. Blue Origin is hiring a Software Development Engineer I in Seattle, Washington, offering a competitive base salary of $110,280–$154,392 per year. This role is a strong fit for candidates who want to apply their software development skills to ambitious aerospace projects while growing their engineering career.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Blue Origin |
| Role | Software Development Engineer I |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant software development experience |
| Job Location | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Salary | $110,280–$154,392 per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Associate |
| Industry | Aerospace & Space Technology |
Job Description
We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.
- Kent, WA
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- As a part of a passionate team of engineers, you will contribute to the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
- Based upon your placement, your projects may involve many aspects of applied systems analysis, software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, data analysis.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand their needs and design solutions that accelerate all phases of vehicle development, testing, and operations.
- Troubleshoot and fix software issues at multiple levels, including both server-side and client side.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a BS Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
- Experience with:
- A modern, object-oriented language such as Java, C#, C++, Python, etc.
- Applying computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
- Solving problems by writing efficient, working code.
- Utilizing source control such as git.
- Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
- Flexible and adaptable mindset.
- Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
Desired:
- Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures, particularly AWS.
- Experience with modern development tools and practices such as git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with rich user experience development in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React.
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems, vehicle or industrial control systems, gaming systems, device drivers, or mobile devices.
Selection Process
- Application Submission – Submit your application and resume through the official Blue Origin careers portal.
- Application Screening – The recruiting team reviews your qualifications and relevant software engineering experience.
- Recruiter Screening – Selected candidates may participate in an initial conversation with a recruiter.
- Technical Interview – Candidates may be evaluated on programming, software development, problem-solving, and technical fundamentals.
- Team/Manager Interviews – Meet with hiring managers and potential teammates to discuss your experience and approach to engineering challenges.
- Final Evaluation – Blue Origin completes its final assessment and selection process.
- Offer – Selected candidates receive an employment offer and proceed through the onboarding process.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Blue Origin careers website.
- Search for “Software Development Engineer I” and select the Seattle, Washington position.
- Review the complete job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare your updated resume/CV highlighting software development projects, programming skills, and relevant experience.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your resume and any other requested documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for updates from the recruiting team.
