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Sr. Software Engineer, Payload Platform (BSP & Fabric), Project Sunrise

Blue Origin
Denver, USA
Full-time
Senior · 6+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop and own the Board Support Package (BSP) for our accelerator compute modules, including the bootloader, Linux kernel bring-up, device drivers, high-speed interconnect enumeration, and the hardware abstraction layer (HAL).
  • Lead the software bring-up and validation of the high-speed compute fabric, including configuring fabric management software and validating GPU-to-GPU collective communications.
  • Implement and manage robust, in-flight health monitoring systems for the compute payload, tracking accelerator temperatures, ECC error rates, power draw, and interconnect performance.
  • Design and implement automated recovery mechanisms to handle radiation-induced soft errors and ensure system resilience.
  • Define and maintain the API boundaries between the platform software and higher-level services, including the inference runtime and job orchestration layers.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6+ years of experience in embedded Linux Board Support Package (BSP) or low-level platform software development.
  • Direct, hands-on experience with the software bring-up and validation of accelerator hardware (e.g., GPUs, TPUs) is required.
  • High proficiency in C/C++ and Python for embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with GPU programming models (e.g., CUDA, ROCm) and collective communication libraries (e.g., NCCL, RCCL).
  • Proven experience debugging hardware at the driver/firmware layer in an environment with limited observability.
  • 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:

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Deep experience with fabric management software for large-scale accelerator clusters is a strong differentiator.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with pre-silicon emulation platforms, FPGAs, or early-stage reference hardware before final hardware is available.
  • Experience designing software for high-reliability, fault-tolerant, or remote/inaccessible systems.
  • Passion for and understanding of AI and Machine Learning applications in engineering, with a demonstrated ability to learn and integrate new technologies
  • Base Pay Range for:
  • CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35 WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
  • Other site ranges may differ
  • Culture 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 an 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.
  • 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

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.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
  • Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
  • Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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