Senior Software Engineer – Network, SDN

BLUE ORIGIN

. Implement key components of the hybrid space-ground transport network .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $248,830 - $348,362 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network engineering and telecommunications, with a strong focus on implementing SDN frameworks, developing routing solutions, and optimizing network performance for satellite communications. Proficient in mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with technical leaders to enhance network resilience and efficiency.

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Network EngineeringSDN FrameworksBGP, IS-IS, OSPFPacket ProcessingSatellite Communications

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Hard Skills

Routing SolutionsTopology Management SystemsReal-Time Traffic EngineeringProgrammable Transport SolutionsPacket-Forwarding SolutionsTelemetry PipelinesGraph TheoryNetwork OptimizationModeling and Simulation ToolsFast-Reroute Mechanisms

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

SDN ControllersP4OpenFlowASIC/FPGA Forwarding LogicHigh-Speed Switching

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsHybrid NetworksMission-Critical EnvironmentsNetwork MonitoringRegulatory Considerations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement key components of the hybrid space-ground transport network
Develop routing solutions, topology management systems, and fast-reroute mechanisms for time-varying LEO constellations
Create capacity models translating raw RF link characteristics into network-layer implementations
Implement SDN frameworks supporting centralized and distributed control planes
Develop real-time traffic engineering and policy enforcement mechanisms
Implement programmable transport solutions for deploying new protocols and features
Develop observability-stack components using in-band and out-of-band telemetry
Implement self-healing network logic for automated congestion management and fault isolation
Correlate flow-level tracing with link performance to improve constellation efficiency
Implement packet-forwarding solutions optimized for latency and throughput under power constraints
Support cross-layer optimization with RF and Silicon teams
Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with principal engineers and technical leaders on routing, traffic management, and network resilience for TeraWave's satellite communications network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in network engineering, distributed systems, or telecommunications
Strong knowledge of BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and Segment Routing (SRv6/SR-MPLS)
Experience with SDN controllers and programmable data planes, including P4, OpenFlow, or proprietary frameworks
Solid understanding of packet processing, ASIC/FPGA forwarding logic, and high-speed switching
Experience implementing network solutions for wireless, cloud, or service provider networks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good technical written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing in mission-critical environments
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee/asylee
MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
Experience with satellite communications or terrestrial/satellite hybrid networks preferred
Knowledge of telemetry pipelines and analytics for network monitoring preferred
Background in graph theory or network optimization preferred
Contributions to networking projects, internally or open-source preferred
Familiarity with satellite communications systems preferred
Understanding of regulatory considerations for communications systems preferred
Experience with modeling and simulation tools for network performance analysis preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; not guaranteed