Sr Manager, Software Engineering (Operational Data Enablement)

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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are seeking a Sr. Manager of Software Engineering for Operational Data Enablement to lead a high-impact software engineering team focused on enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. This role will drive the design, development and automation of many efforts including:

• Developing scalable, resilient, and efficient Operational Data Platforms
• Enhancing Operational Insights and Automation through the Data Lake
• Implementing Knowledge Graph solutions
• Advancing Enterprise Search and AI-driven Data Tooling

This engineering leader will bring expertise in enterprise data pipelines, automation and data governance while driving efficiency and innovation across critical business operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, data scientists, AI/ML developers, and software engineers. Your focus will be on operational excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable data at scale.

We are looking for a hands-on engineering leader to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Join our team and help Blue Origin use data to build a road to space!

Responsibilities:

• Build, mentor, and manage a team of ten software and data engineers to develop cloud-native, automation-first data solutions.
• Partner with enterprise stakeholders – including SLT, Product, and Technology teams – to align data initiatives with strategic business goals.
• Spearhead platform performance improvement initiatives, optimizing query performance and data processing times.
• Champion the integration of data assets within the data platform (Databricks/ Palantir) to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Build self-service data tools that empower user groups to leverage structured and unstructured data effectively.
• Implement real-time monitoring, automated anomaly detection and proactive data issue resolution frameworks.
• Drive the integration of Knowledge Graphs for AI-powered search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and real-time data enrichment.
• Drive commercialization of data capabilities where applicable, ensuring data solutions align with long-term business sustainability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, documentation and best practices in enterprise data management.
• Implement intelligent monitoring, automated failure recovery and predictive scaling using observability tools.
• Work with practitioners and customers to develop new ways to federate analysis, operational application development and enable a "shift left" philosophy to data ownership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field.
• 8 years of experience writing production-grade code in a modern programming language.
• 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience with Python, Java, or Scala for data processing and automation.
• Experience hiring top talent and driving career growth for early-in-career and senior engineers.
• The ability to set ambitious goals with measurable results and familiarity with frameworks such as OKRs.
• Experience working with product managers to collaboratively set a vision.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of Spark, Databricks, Palantir, Kafka, Flink, ML Flow or similar technologies. Also, comfortable diving into the code with your team when the situation calls for it.
• ­Deep understanding of modern data architecture, including data lakes, and real-time streaming.
• Clear understanding of the software development lifecycle from reviewing requirements to debugging sophisticated systems in production.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing Machine Learning (ML) & AI-driven data automation.
• Knowledge of graph databases, knowledge graphs, or linked data principles.
• Familiarity with commercializing data products or driving revenue through data monetization strategies.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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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.

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• 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

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Benefits

• 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.

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