Software Developer III - AI/ML

Software Engineer III - AI/ML

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer III - AI/ML to join our Machine Learning team. This role requires an individual with a deep understanding of software development, machine learning, and a broad range of technical capabilities. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and ready to dive in. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

What you will be doing:

• Manage the development of AI and machine learning projects, ensuring robust and scalable solutions and deployment.
• Develop and implement strategies for seamless deployment of machine learning models into production environments.
• Build and maintain the infrastructure required for efficient data processing, model training, and inference at scale.
• Set up and manage monitoring systems to ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of AI/ML models in production.
• Automate the end-to-end machine learning pipeline, including data collection, preprocessing, model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Ensure that AI/ML systems comply with security standards and best practices, addressing data privacy and protection concerns.
• Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of AI and ML models to improve efficiency and reduce latency.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate appropriate tools and frameworks for model training, deployment, and monitoring (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, TensorFlow Extended).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, configurations, and performance metrics of developed AI/ML models.
• Foster a culture of continual improvement by staying updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and implementing best practices.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to address and mitigate issues with deployed models promptly.
• Plan and implement strategies for scaling AI/ML models to handle increased demand and larger datasets.
• Provide production support for ML applications as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on AI/ML development and CI/CD best practices.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python (Preferred), Java, or Go.
• Proven experience in developing scalable and distributed systems in AWS.
• Good experience with AI and machine learning tools and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP, and design patterns.
• Experience with database management systems, both SQL and NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Databricks).
• Experience working on Streaming services using Kinesis or Kafka and containerized services ECS or EKS.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to innovate and adapt to rapidly changing technologies and environment.

Desired:

• Experience in building sophisticated machine learning systems.
• Knowledge of professional software development methodologies for the full software creation process, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Experience partnering with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy.
• Experience influencing machine learning standard methodologies within your team.
• Full stack experience ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between.

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $148,014.00-$207,218.55. 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.

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 workforce. 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.

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