Director, Software Development and Engineering

Director, Software Development and Engineering

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Director, Software Development and Engineering

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Application Close Date
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.
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.
Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Software Development and Engineering to join our world-class engineering team in Renton, WA. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the history of space exploration, contributing to safe and repeatable space flight. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of exceptional specialists, technicians, and engineers who leverage cutting-edge technology to develop transformative solutions and next-generation software that enables Blue Origin to build and operate our products. This role is on the forefront of invention for manufacturing, incorporating and developing AI/ML solutions to disrupt previously understood standards and models for designing, building, and flying spacecraft.
Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple Software Development teams in successfully implementing advanced technologies in Blue Origin systems including a dedicated AI team.
• Report directly to VP of Software Engineering and Product and contribute to the overall strategy and objectives of the engineering department
• Mentor a team of technical leaders and grow a world class software engineering organization focused on AI and IoT
• Partner with senior leaders in Enterprise Technology and Manufacturing Operations to provide technology vision and direction for manufacturing, test, and quality technology initiatives, staying updated on market trends and technology innovations
• Identify and evaluate technical roadmaps, architecture, and research opportunities related to manufacturing technology services while leading critical discussions with technology partners
• Manage enterprise technology internal metrics and management operating system for solution development programs ensuring feature delivery meets expectations
• Influence leaders within and outside the organization to align with organizational goals and build necessary partnerships
• Hold all teams accountable for optimizing the cost, risk mitigation, and value of services and products through staffing, forecasting, budgeting, and spending control
• Guide high-quality service delivery and support efforts for all manufacturing technology services, identifying opportunities for improvement and expansion to meet enterprise needs
• Implement operational excellence programs, facilitating the identification of desired outcomes and success measures to drive your team forward
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of Software development experience including 6+ years managing teams
• Experience building products that apply or incorporate AWS infrastructure
• Strong bias for using AI as a tool and for incorporating into software products
• History of building organizational mechanisms to improve operational excellence
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills, including outstanding facilitation, collaboration, and influencing capability, effective interpersonal skills, and strong executive presentation development and delivery skills
• Ability to influence, create relationships, and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels, including problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Experience with budget management and KPI tracking and reporting
• Trustworthy, with high integrity, and the ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to articulate technology initiatives across the entire organization
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience building products that use or incorporate Large Language Models
• Familiarity with ISA-95 and AS-9100
• Experience building manufacturing and supply chain software
  

Compensation Range For
WA applicants is $227,120.00-$317,967.30
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 (CDL drivers only), 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
  

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 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.
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 at Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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