Director – Software Development

BLUE ORIGIN

Director of Software Development leading engineering for TeraWave's satellite communications at Blue Origin. Overseeing software for a multi-terabit satellite constellation.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeBay Area • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $233,934 - $327,506 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the architecture and delivery of a custom SDN controller capable of managing a highly dynamic LEO topology
Oversee the development of sophisticated beam planning algorithms that optimize phased-array antenna resources, frequency reuse, and power constraints
Design and deliver software to manage complex laser inter-satellite links and gateway handoffs
Own the software stack for the ground segment
Build the observability, telemetry, and automated remediation tools required to operate a global constellation
Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing engineering organization
Partner with hardware, RF, and mission-planning teams to define software-hardware interfaces

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years managing managers or leading large engineering organizations
Proven track record in building and operating large-scale networking systems
Deep knowledge of L2/L3 protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS) and SDN principles
Direct experience with LEO constellation dynamics, including orbital mechanics, ISL management, and gateway handoff logic
Understanding of RF network planning, link budgets, interference mitigation, and beam-steering technologies
Experience designing distributed systems that manage real-time state across geographically and orbitally dispersed nodes

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentSDN controller architecturebeam planning algorithmsphased-array antenna resourceslaser inter-satellite linksground segment software stackobservability toolstelemetry toolsautomated remediation toolsdistributed systems design

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentengineering organization managementcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering