Senior Back-end Engineer - Terawave

Blue Origin

Bay Area, CA, USA
Base: $197,529.00 - $276,539.55; bonus/equity: not...
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High-performance server-side applications
Scalable backend solutions
High volumes of data
** Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Back-End Engineer for their TeraWave satellite communications network, aimed at providing high-performance data services globally. The role requires extensive experience in backend development and system architecture, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation. **

Job Summary

  • This role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth.
  • As a Senior Back-End Engineer, you will play a vital leadership role within a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, significantly contributing to the network orchestration of the constellation.
  • 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.

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** Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Back-End Engineer for their TeraWave satellite communications network, aimed at providing high-performance data services globally. The role requires extensive experience in backend development and system architecture, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation. **

Salary

Base: $197,529.00 - $276,539.55; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, disability, education support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • high-performance server-side applications
  • scalable backend solutions
  • high volumes of data
  • minimal latency
  • server-side logic optimization
  • cross-functional team collaboration
  • technical documentation
  • system performance analysis
  • distributed systems troubleshooting
  • security best practices
  • zero-trust architecture
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • automated testing
  • Test-Driven Development
  • Agile development methodologies
  • containerization technologies

Nice-to-have

  • real-time data processing
  • low-latency systems
  • cloud platforms
  • message queuing systems
  • performance optimization tools
  • space-based communication systems
  • modern encryption standards
  • leading software development teams
  • mentoring junior engineers
  • DevOps practices

Key Requirements

  • 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
  • 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)
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and API design principles
  • Knowledge of cyber security principles
  • 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

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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