Senior Software Engineer – Network, SDN

BLUE ORIGIN

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

Posted 10/16/2026full-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 with a focus on hybrid space-ground transport networks, including the implementation of SDN frameworks, routing solutions, and real-time traffic engineering. Proficient in developing observability components and self-healing network logic while providing technical guidance to junior engineers.

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Network EngineeringSDN FrameworksBGP, IS-IS, OSPFPacket ProcessingAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Routing SolutionsTopology Management SystemsFast-Reroute MechanismsTraffic EngineeringPacket-Forwarding SolutionsProgrammable Transport SolutionsObservability-Stack ComponentsSelf-Healing Network LogicFlow-Level TracingHigh-Speed Switching

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

SDN ControllersProgrammable Data PlanesP4OpenFlowTelemetry

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBlue's Standard Background Check

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsTelecommunicationsLEO ConstellationsWireless NetworksCloud NetworksService Provider Networks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement designs for 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 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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 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 implementing or working with SDN controllers and programmable data planes (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 with development in mission-critical environments
Applicants 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
Required: Blue's Standard Background Check

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 weeks 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; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed