Senior Software Engineer - Generative AI

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.

You're invited to join us as a Software Engineer in a full-stack capacity, focused on building Blue Origin's AI driven automation capabilities. In this role, you'll use your development expertise and Generative AI knowledge to streamline and automate critical workflows, build next generation AI powered agents and chatbots, automate technical support use cases, and accelerate adoption of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and other state of the art techniques.

You will be joining a newly formed team with an ambitious mission. This team is building agentic software that reinvents the experience of obtaining technology support throughout the company. When engineers need help it will be your software that provides it - in a delightful, accurate, and fast way. This is a high visibility team that will interact with all areas of the company. This is an applied engineering role in which you'll turn GenAI potential into real, secure, scalable solutions that power Blue Origin's space missions.

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!

What makes our Software Engineers successful?

• A strong bias to automate workflows.
• Up-to-date expertise in GenAI models, techniques, and applications.
• Desire to tackle problems that nobody knows how to solve. You will need to figure out the solution with minimal direction / guidance.
• Humility and a willingness to operate in unfamiliar domains. A strong customer first personality and desire to be a subject matter expert.

Our tech stack at glance:

• Backend: Go, Python.
• Frontend: React, chatbot development (Slack, Teams, etc.).
• Infrastructure: AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Architect, develop, and deploy full stack GenAI powered automation solutions across Blue Origin platforms and/or teams.
• Design and implement advanced chatbots, workflow automations, and AI-powered services to support mission-ready operations.
• Prototype and integrate new GenAI techniques, including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, into production systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure automation initiatives deliver tangible value.
• Continuously research and implement emerging GenAI trends to keep Blue Origin at the forefront of automation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience in strong software engineering skills with demonstrated expertise in Python and/or Go.
• Solid experience designing, building, and maintaining modern web applications-both front end (React or similar) and back end.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes and Docker) and cloud-based deployments (AWS preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly document solutions and architectures.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with GenAI (e.g., LLMs, RAG, chatbots, prompt engineering), or practical knowledge of machine learning algorithms.
• Professional experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably React.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; proven ability to deliver results independently and within teams.
• Track record of successful project delivery in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and share knowledge within the team.
• Hands on experience with GenAI agents, multi-agent systems, or agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex OpenAI tools, etc.).

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $177,567.00-$248,593.80

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


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 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.