Principal Software Engineer – Intra-Satellite Networking, Platforms

BLUE ORIGIN

. Define the technical roadmap for intra-satellite data plane networking and platform software stacks .

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeCalifornia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,773 - $323,081 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the technical roadmap for intra-satellite data plane networking and platform software stacks
Lead the design and implementation of kernel-level networking subsystems, network switch/ASIC programming, and Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL)
Drive architectural decisions through Design Review Boards, ensuring alignment with ground systems, manufacturing, and systems architecture
Define test strategies and develop foundation software for pre-integration and hardware bring-up phases
Troubleshoot low-level software and platform-specific Board Support Packages (BSPs) to diagnose root causes of system malfunctions or performance deviations
Solve complex issues in FPGA stability and system design to ensure a reliable global software-defined network
Deliver high-throughput, scalable end-to-end data plane networking solutions to internal and external customers
Develop real-time networking solutions for resource-constrained edge and embedded environments
Ensure hardware configurations meet specific end-user use cases across client platforms
Scale the engineering organization by recruiting and hiring top-tier engineering talent
Mentor senior engineers and guide teams through rigorous code and design reviews
Collaborate with internal teams across Intra-sat Networking, Platform Software, Radio Software, and Integration & Test
Partner with MAC Software, FPGA, Hardware/ASIC, Systems Architecture, and Manufacturing teams to drive cross-functional alignment
Represent technical programs and initiatives to Design Review Boards and Principal Engineering leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline
15+ years of professional software development experience
Expert-level development proficiency in C, C++, or Python
Deep expertise in UDP, TCP/IP, and Layer 2 protocols including RSTP, Link Aggregation, and QCN
Advanced knowledge of Quality of Service (QoS) in high-performance networked systems
Experience with network switch and ASIC programming
Experience with Linux kernel-level networking and Board Support Packages (BSPs)
Proven track record in hardware/software co-design working alongside FPGA and ASIC teams
Hands-on experience with ARM or x86 processors in embedded, real-time environments
Deep understanding of testing, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous monitoring in dynamic production environments
Experience identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities in distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across Software, Hardware, and Systems Architecture organizations
Exceptional analytical skills and a creative approach to solving ambiguous technical constraints.

Benefits

Comp & 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
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++PythonUDPTCP/IPLayer 2 protocolsQuality of Service (QoS)Linux kernel-level networkingBoard Support Packages (BSPs)FPGA

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationanalytical skillsinfluencing stakeholdersproblem-solvingleadershipcommunication