AI Software Engineer II

Blue Origin

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Mid Level

121k-170k

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads to various orbits. You will be part of the Hardware-in-the-Loop software team, impacting design, development, and testing of software used to 'fly' rockets on mission operations without leaving the launchpad, engaging with multiple development teams, and building frameworks and tools for spaceflight systems integration and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Training LLMs, neural nets, or other ML models
Support AI development of your peers
Develop software solutions for New Glenn's Hardware-in-the-Loop lab
Support integrations of the latest New Glenn ground systems and vehicle avionics
Support milestones for payload tests, static fire tests, and launch prep

Requirements

B.S. degree in engineering
2+ years of experience with AI development including Neural Nets, LLMs, cv, optimizers, etc.
Familiarity with Prompt Engineering
Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
Experience with higher-level programming languages such as Python, C/C++
Experience coding against Restful APIs
Strong software development skills and debugging
Deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Nice to Have

Experience training LLMs, Neural Nets, ML models
Experience assembling Agentic Workflows
Knowledge of Automation Frameworks
Knowledge of DevOps Systems
Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure

Qualifications

Educational background includes a B.S. degree in engineering

Benefits & Perks

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 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results

Working at Blue Origin

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.

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