Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Software Development Team Leader

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will lead a team of software developers to build best-in-class software applications that drive increased efficiency for our engineers within the Blue Engines business unit. You will define coding standard methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products that ultimately support the development, delivery, and sustainment of all our engines. You will be the single-threaded-leader in ensuring that the solutions we deliver as a team effectively aligns with the needs of our business customers and business processes.

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!

Who you are:

• You are a proficient leader and insist on the highest standards and takes ownership in everything your team delivers.
• You have built strong performing teams of software engineers and building the foundation for an impactful software team is second nature to you.
• You instill standard methodologies for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.
• Collaborate effectively with teams to lead the entire product life cycle from planning to implementation.
• You are customer focused and thrive in taking abstract or ambiguous requirements and translate them to your team to develop exceptional solutions.
• You establish goals and define metrics to find opportunities for continuous improvement.
• You encourage others in your servant leadership and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience successfully managing software teams.
• Proven skill at developing and deploying production systems that can scale rapidly to meet significant demand.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals like algorithms and data structures.
• Strong experience working in an agile development methodology.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with tools such as GitLab, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Next.js, Python.
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform environments.

Desired:

• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry working with sophisticated systems (PLM, ERP, MRP systems).

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $197,004.00 - $275,805.60. 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 lawful.