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# Senior Network and Platform Software Engineer

- **Company:** Blue Origin
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $248,830 - $348,362
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Assembly Language, Biometrics, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Ethernet, Inter-Process Communication, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Routing, Software Engineering, System Software, TCP/IP, Perf (Linux), Yocto, Information Technology, Build Tools, U-Boot
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5922237910

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related STEM discipline, or 10+ years software development experience.
 * At least 8 years of C or C++ experience in Linux or embedded environments.
 * Deep Linux kernel knowledge, including driver development, memory management, and system-level debugging.
 * Experience with system-level debugging tools such as GDB, perf, and eBPF.
 * Experience with Buildroot, Yocto, Bazel, or comparable build systems.
 * 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., * Infrastructure experience supporting large distributed systems or device fleets at scale.
 * Proficiency with Rust or Python for systems tooling and automation.
 * Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, Linux networking, and custom routing protocols.
 * Experience with mission-critical aerospace, automotive, medical, or similarly high-reliability systems.
 * Ability to troubleshoot down to assembly code and hardware-level diagnostics.

## Description

* Design core Linux platform infrastructure, including process management, custom initialization systems, and inter-process communication frameworks.
 * Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and device drivers to support custom hardware and platform requirements.
 * Modify kernel subsystems to improve scheduling, memory management, and I/O performance for embedded satellite systems.
 * Work with silicon, electrical, and RF teams to bring up hardware prototypes and optimize kernels for custom SoCs.
 * Debug system-level performance issues, minimize context switching, and tune the networking stack for satellite links.
 * Implement secure boot, runtime security monitoring, and hardware-backed credential management across embedded platforms.
 * Own the complete software lifecycle from architecture and development through deployment aboard LEO satellites., 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
 * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
 * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical