Principal Software Engineer at Blue Origin

Compensation

$230,773 – $323,082/yr

Location: California · Washington, District of Columbia
Type: Full-time
Level: Principal

Description

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Dataplane & Edge Infrastructure. The successful candidate will act as the primary architect and developer of the TeraWave Point of Presence (PoP) infrastructure, focusing on next-generation PoP systems. Responsibilities include designing and implementing high-performance data paths, optimizing wire-speed packet processing, and leading technical standards for code quality and system design. The role requires deep expertise in high-performance networking, systems-level programming, and edge infrastructure.

Required Skills

high-performance networking
systems-level programming
edge infrastructure
DPDK
VPP
C/C++
networking protocols
Linux kernel networking
eBPF/XDP
distributed systems
ISP-grade edge infrastructure

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on high-performance networking or systems-level programming
Deep, hands-on experience with DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) and VPP (Vector Packet Processing), with demonstrated ability to extract maximum performance from network interface hardware
Expert-level proficiency in C or C++
Strong knowledge of Linux kernel networking, eBPF/XDP, and system parameter tuning for high-performance workloads
Demonstrated experience designing or maintaining large-scale distributed systems or ISP-grade edge infrastructure
Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams in complex, technically demanding environments
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience with Rust in a networking or systems programming context
Experience with SmartNICs or FPGA-based network offloading
Contributions to open-source networking projects such as FD.io, DPDK, or equivalent
Experience with containerized networking solutions including Kubernetes CNI and Multus
Background in satellite communications, space-based network infrastructure, or related technologies
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code methodologies and tooling at scale
Experience transitioning high-performance networking systems from prototype to production environments
History of successfully delivering complex, low-level systems under stringent performance and reliability constraints

About Blue Origin

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Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

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