Senior Software Engineer – Network, SDN

BLUE ORIGIN

. Implement key components of a 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, SDN frameworks, and real-time traffic engineering. Proficient in developing routing solutions and implementing advanced network protocols while providing technical guidance and mentorship.

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Network EngineeringSDN FrameworksBGP, IS-IS, OSPFProgrammable Data PlanesTraffic Engineering

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Hard Skills

Routing SolutionsTopology Management SystemsFast-Reroute MechanismsPacket ProcessingHigh-Speed SwitchingSelf-Healing Network LogicFlow-Level TracingLatency OptimizationThroughput OptimizationPower Constraints

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

SDN ControllersP4OpenFlowTelemetryASICFPGA

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsSatellite CommunicationsGraph TheoryNetwork OptimizationModelingSimulation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement key components of a hybrid space-ground transport network
Develop routing solutions, topology management systems, and fast-reroute mechanisms for time-varying LEO constellations
Create capacity models translating RF link characteristics into network-layer implementations
Implement SDN frameworks for 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 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 optimized for latency, throughput, and 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
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 such as P4, OpenFlow, or proprietary frameworks
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 refugee/asylee
MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
Satellite communications, telemetry pipelines, graph theory/network optimization, regulatory, and modeling/simulation experience 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 role- and level-dependent benefits and bonuses