Blue Origin · 18 hours ago
Senior Back-End Engineer - TeraWave
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$198K/yr - $277K/yr
7+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Senior Back-End Engineer will lead a team in developing and maintaining software solutions for TeraWave, a satellite communications network, ensuring high performance and reliability for enterprise and government users.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance server-side applications and systems for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications network
Architect efficient, scalable backend solutions that can process high volumes of data with minimal latency
Implement and optimize server-side logic to ensure high performance, responsiveness, and security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend capabilities into broader systems and applications
Develop and maintain technical documentation for server architecture and applications
Analyze system performance and troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems
Implement security best practices and protocols to protect network infrastructure
Evaluate and recommend new backend technologies and solutions to enhance capabilities and performance
Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on backend development best practices
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in backend/server-side engineering
Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, C#, Go, Rust)
Experience designing and implementing high-performance, scalable server architectures
Demonstrated experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling
Experience with RESTful APIs and API design principles
Knowledge of cyber security principles for zero-trust architecture relating to software architecture, operating systems, and system design
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Test-Driven Development
Experience with Agile or Scaled Agile development methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in developing and maintaining technical documentation
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in backend/server engineering with focus on high-performance systems
Experience with real-time data processing and low-latency systems
Experience with ASP.NET Core, Actix, Redis, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
Knowledge of network protocols and communication systems
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience with performance optimization and profiling tools
Knowledge of space-based or satellite communication systems
Experience with modern encryption standards for authentication and data protection
Experience leading software development teams and mentoring junior engineers
Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Contributions to open-source projects or publications in relevant technical areas
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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