Planet

Own end-to-end optimization initiatives for satellite constellation operations including problem definition, data analysis, and solution implementation. | 6+ years professional software engineering experience, bachelor's degree, deep Python proficiency, and ability to solve complex problems. | Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Mission Optimization team is responsible for continuously improving the operations and productivity of the world’s largest Earth observation satellite constellation. We identify, triage, and resolve the bottlenecks that limit what our fleets can deliver – from contact scheduling and downlink latency, to collection capacity, to concepts of operation for our future missions. As a Senior Software Engineer on this team you will own optimization initiatives end to end: framing an ambiguous operational problem with data, designing the solution, and driving it into production. You'll work closely with spacecraft and systems engineering groups to understand what our current and future fleets are actually capable of, with the software and operations teams who build and run the systems you're changing, and with Product to stay anchored to customer commitments and SLA risk. Being as effective at building agreement across those boundaries as you are at writing the code is a core part of this job. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Own significant optimization initiatives end to end – problem definition, data analysis, solution design, implementation, and measurement of the outcome against fleet SLAs and KPIs Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical software that schedules and optimizes activities across our satellite constellations Define concepts of operations for current fleets and for new missions and customer use cases, working directly with spacecraft, imaging, and systems engineering teams Analyze operational data across the full stack to surface inefficiencies previously missed, and make the case for addressing them Act as a technical advisor within the team and mentor earlier-career engineers Represent the team's technical position with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and product What You Bring: 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent depth achieved through your work Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field Deep proficiency in Python or a comparable language, with a track record of designing and shipping systems that other people depend on Ability to take an ambiguous, loosely scoped problem and drive it to a measurable outcome with minimal direction Data-driven approach, including statistical analysis and reasoning over large operational datasets Effective written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences. Experience mentoring or technically leading other engineers What Makes You Stand Out: Familiarity with satellite engineering, orbital mechanics, or the space environment and its operational constraints Hands-on experience operating spacecraft or other remote/autonomous systems Experience defining concepts of operations for complex systems Background in optimization, scheduling, or operations research — constraint solvers, heuristics, combinatorial optimization Experience with DevOps tooling and practices (Git, GitLab, Docker, CI/CD, Linux, Sentry, Datadog) Contributions to open-source software Application Deadline: EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Home Office Reimbursement Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning Equity Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. San Francisco Salary Range $162,600—$203,200 USD San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

Design and implement full-stack features, maintain APIs, mentor engineers, and support production systems. | 10+ years experience, proficiency in React, TypeScript, Python, backend services, API design, mentoring, and English proficiency. | Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack - D&I Solutions About the Role: The Global Monitoring Service (GMS) App Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work across the full stack of our application. We are looking for an individual who can contribute deep technical expertise across frontend and backend systems and provide mentorship to ensure adherence to engineering best practices. The GMS App Team is responsible for providing a customized application for Defense & Intelligence customers from around the world. This application provides daily, near-real time monitoring and analytic insights on customer-defined sites built atop Planets satellite data. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact Youll Own: • Design and implement features across the full stack, from user interface through API and data layers. • Develop and maintain applications using React, TypeScript, and Python. • Build and evolve the APIs and services that power the application, including data access and integration with upstream geospatial systems. • Mentor other engineers through code reviews and technical discussions. • Drive architectural decisions spanning frontend and backend, including component design, state management, API contracts, and service boundaries. • Own features end to end, including deployment, observability, and production support. • Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver solutions. What You Bring: • 10+ years of relevant work experience building and operating web applications end to end. • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other relevant field. • Proficiency with React, TypeScript, and component-based frontend architecture. • Proficiency with a server-side language such as Python or Go. • Experience designing, building, and operating backend services and REST APIs in production. • Working knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, and query performance. • Experience defining API contracts and integrating frontend and backend systems. • Ability to lead feature implementation from discovery through deployment and production support. • Ability to improve team capabilities through code reviews and knowledge sharing. • Experience mentoring teammates on engineering best practices. • Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company. What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience with mapping libraries, geospatial data pipelines, or data visualization tools. • Experience with containerized deployments, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code. • Experience with modern testing frameworks and CI/CD practices and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity. • Background in geospatial technologies, remote sensing, or the defense and intelligence sector EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Remote Skills: Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer/Client Research, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Sets, Data Visualization Tools, Defense Intelligence, Dental Insurance, English Language, Hardware Components, Hardware Design, Internet Application, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Marconi/MSI Planet, Mentoring, Performance Modeling, Product Design, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reimbursement, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Server Programming/Applications, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Spatial Data, Time Tracking, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Work From Home Planet

Design, build, and maintain scalable storage infrastructure and backend services with full ownership and team leadership. | 6-8 years software engineering with backend service development, cloud-native operations, and strong communication skills. | Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on complex systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate acts as an advisor to others, brings specialized depth of expertise, applies broad knowledge of engineering principles, and strengthens the team through technical analysis and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Determine methods and procedures on new assignments, evaluating variable factors to deliver complex solutions • Act as an advisor to others and lead project teams or oversee assignments of lower-level engineers • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 6-8 years of software engineering experience • Demonstrated software development experience in Go, Python, or similar modern languages building production backend services and APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience exercising judgment in selecting methods and adapting complex techniques for obtaining results • Ability to advise team members on complex technical matters and adapt communication styles for key contacts • Ability to analyze complex issues and provide in-depth technical evaluation for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: 11:45pm PT on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE US National Salary Range $142,800-$178,500 USD San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging.We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools-e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.-is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

Develop and maintain scalable storage infrastructure and services with full ownership and team leadership. | 6-8 years software engineering experience with backend services, cloud-native monitoring, and strong communication skills. | Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on complex systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate acts as an advisor to others, brings specialized depth of expertise, applies broad knowledge of engineering principles, and strengthens the team through technical analysis and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Determine methods and procedures on new assignments, evaluating variable factors to deliver complex solutions • Act as an advisor to others and lead project teams or oversee assignments of lower-level engineers • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 6-8 years of software engineering experience • Demonstrated software development experience in Go, Python, or similar modern languages building production backend services and APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience exercising judgment in selecting methods and adapting complex techniques for obtaining results • Ability to advise team members on complex technical matters and adapt communication styles for key contacts • Ability to analyze complex issues and provide in-depth technical evaluation for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: 11:45pm PT on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE US National Salary Range $142,800-$178,500 USD San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging.We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools-e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.-is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

Develop and maintain scalable storage infrastructure and backend services with full ownership and collaboration. | 6-8 years software engineering experience with backend services, proficiency in Go or Python, cloud-native software operation, and strong communication skills. | Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on complex systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate acts as an advisor to others, brings specialized depth of expertise, applies broad knowledge of engineering principles, and strengthens the team through technical analysis and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Determine methods and procedures on new assignments, evaluating variable factors to deliver complex solutions • Act as an advisor to others and lead project teams or oversee assignments of lower-level engineers • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 6-8 years of software engineering experience • Demonstrated software development experience in Go, Python, or similar modern languages building production backend services and APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience exercising judgment in selecting methods and adapting complex techniques for obtaining results • Ability to advise team members on complex technical matters and adapt communication styles for key contacts • Ability to analyze complex issues and provide in-depth technical evaluation for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: 11:45pm PT on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE US National Salary Range $142,800-$178,500 USD San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging.We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools-e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.-is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

Build and maintain scalable storage and metadata systems, operate and tune indexing services, and lead technical projects. | 6-8 years software engineering experience with backend services in Go or Python, cloud-native software operation, and strong communication skills for remote work. | Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on complex systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate acts as an advisor to others, brings specialized depth of expertise, applies broad knowledge of engineering principles, and strengthens the team through technical analysis and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Determine methods and procedures on new assignments, evaluating variable factors to deliver complex solutions • Act as an advisor to others and lead project teams or oversee assignments of lower-level engineers • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 6-8 years of software engineering experience • Demonstrated software development experience in Go, Python, or similar modern languages building production backend services and APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience exercising judgment in selecting methods and adapting complex techniques for obtaining results • Ability to advise team members on complex technical matters and adapt communication styles for key contacts • Ability to analyze complex issues and provide in-depth technical evaluation for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: 11:45pm PT on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE US National Salary Range $142,800-$178,500 USD San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging.We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools-e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.-is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

Develop and maintain scalable storage infrastructure and backend services with full ownership and team leadership. | 6-8 years software engineering with backend services, experience in Go or Python, cloud-native software, and strong communication skills. | Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on complex systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate acts as an advisor to others, brings specialized depth of expertise, applies broad knowledge of engineering principles, and strengthens the team through technical analysis and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Determine methods and procedures on new assignments, evaluating variable factors to deliver complex solutions • Act as an advisor to others and lead project teams or oversee assignments of lower-level engineers • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 6-8 years of software engineering experience • Demonstrated software development experience in Go, Python, or similar modern languages building production backend services and APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience exercising judgment in selecting methods and adapting complex techniques for obtaining results • Ability to advise team members on complex technical matters and adapt communication styles for key contacts • Ability to analyze complex issues and provide in-depth technical evaluation for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: 11:45pm PT on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE US National Salary Range $142,800-$178,500 USD San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging.We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools-e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.-is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

Develop and maintain scalable backend storage and indexing systems with full service ownership and team leadership. | 6-8 years software engineering experience with backend services, strong communication, and ability to advise and lead technical teams. | Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on complex systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate acts as an advisor to others, brings specialized depth of expertise, applies broad knowledge of engineering principles, and strengthens the team through technical analysis and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Determine methods and procedures on new assignments, evaluating variable factors to deliver complex solutions • Act as an advisor to others and lead project teams or oversee assignments of lower-level engineers • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 6-8 years of software engineering experience • Demonstrated software development experience in Go, Python, or similar modern languages building production backend services and APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience exercising judgment in selecting methods and adapting complex techniques for obtaining results • Ability to advise team members on complex technical matters and adapt communication styles for key contacts • Ability to analyze complex issues and provide in-depth technical evaluation for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: 11:45pm PT on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE US National Salary Range $142,800-$178,500 USD San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Why we care so much about Belonging.We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools-e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.-is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. 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Develop and maintain scalable backend services and frontend applications for a global monitoring application. | 6-8 years experience, fluency in Golang, Python, PostgreSQL, React, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools. | Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The defense and intelligence pillar is looking for a full-stack software engineer to build robust systems and integrate with our key federal partners. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to develop our next-generation global monitoring application that powers Planet’s future growth. Your work will be highly visible, directly enhancing how users gain rapid access to unprecedented geospatial datasets. You will champion scalable architecture across backend services, frontend applications, and data solutions. Ideal candidates are innovative problem solvers eager to push the boundaries of satellite data accessibility. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact Youll Own: • Participate in the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept to implementation • Ownership of the quality and availability of mission systems • Contribute to the improvement of our architecture, infrastructure, and processes • Spearhead the design and development of scalable backend services and frontend applications • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex customer requirements into seamless features What You Bring: • 6-8 years industry experience • Fluency in Golang, Python, & Postgresql or related technologies • Full stack application development experience (Database, Services, Web) • Experience building frontend applications in React • Experience with maintaining infrastructure-in-code • Experience with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools to support system quality What Makes You Stand Out: • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adjust on the fly to customer needs • Experience with infrastructure such as AWS and GCP and infrastructure-as-code • Experience building systems with many integrations • Experience with geospatial technologies and data EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Remote Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Building Systems, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Data Sets, Defense Intelligence, Dental Insurance, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Go Programming Language (Golang), Hardware Components, Hardware Design, Hyperion Pillar, Manufacturing, Marconi/MSI Planet, PostgreSQL, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reimbursement, Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Spatial Data, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Work From Home undefined: Planet

Develop and maintain scalable backend services and frontend applications for global monitoring systems. | 6-8 years experience, fluency in Golang, Python, PostgreSQL, React, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools. | Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The defense and intelligence pillar is looking for a full-stack software engineer to build robust systems and integrate with our key federal partners. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to develop our next-generation global monitoring application that powers Planet’s future growth. Your work will be highly visible, directly enhancing how users gain rapid access to unprecedented geospatial datasets. You will champion scalable architecture across backend services, frontend applications, and data solutions. Ideal candidates are innovative problem solvers eager to push the boundaries of satellite data accessibility. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact Youll Own: • Participate in the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept to implementation • Ownership of the quality and availability of mission systems • Contribute to the improvement of our architecture, infrastructure, and processes • Spearhead the design and development of scalable backend services and frontend applications • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex customer requirements into seamless features What You Bring: • 6-8 years industry experience • Fluency in Golang, Python, & Postgresql or related technologies • Full stack application development experience (Database, Services, Web) • Experience building frontend applications in React • Experience with maintaining infrastructure-in-code • Experience with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools to support system quality What Makes You Stand Out: • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adjust on the fly to customer needs • Experience with infrastructure such as AWS and GCP and infrastructure-as-code • Experience building systems with many integrations • Experience with geospatial technologies and data EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Remote Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Building Systems, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Data Sets, Defense Intelligence, Dental Insurance, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Go Programming Language (Golang), Hardware Components, Hardware Design, Hyperion Pillar, Manufacturing, Marconi/MSI Planet, PostgreSQL, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reimbursement, Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Spatial Data, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Work From Home undefined: Planet

Develop and maintain scalable backend services and frontend applications for global monitoring systems. | 6-8 years experience, fluency in Golang, Python, PostgreSQL, React, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools. | Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The defense and intelligence pillar is looking for a full-stack software engineer to build robust systems and integrate with our key federal partners. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to develop our next-generation global monitoring application that powers Planet’s future growth. Your work will be highly visible, directly enhancing how users gain rapid access to unprecedented geospatial datasets. You will champion scalable architecture across backend services, frontend applications, and data solutions. Ideal candidates are innovative problem solvers eager to push the boundaries of satellite data accessibility. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact Youll Own: • Participate in the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept to implementation • Ownership of the quality and availability of mission systems • Contribute to the improvement of our architecture, infrastructure, and processes • Spearhead the design and development of scalable backend services and frontend applications • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex customer requirements into seamless features What You Bring: • 6-8 years industry experience • Fluency in Golang, Python, & Postgresql or related technologies • Full stack application development experience (Database, Services, Web) • Experience building frontend applications in React • Experience with maintaining infrastructure-in-code • Experience with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools to support system quality What Makes You Stand Out: • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adjust on the fly to customer needs • Experience with infrastructure such as AWS and GCP and infrastructure-as-code • Experience building systems with many integrations • Experience with geospatial technologies and data EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Remote Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Building Systems, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Data Sets, Defense Intelligence, Dental Insurance, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Go Programming Language (Golang), Hardware Components, Hardware Design, Hyperion Pillar, Manufacturing, Marconi/MSI Planet, PostgreSQL, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reimbursement, Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Spatial Data, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Work From Home undefined: Planet

Design and implement full-stack features, mentor engineers, and support production systems for a satellite data application. | 10+ years experience with React, TypeScript, Python, backend services, API design, and mentoring in software engineering. | Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack - D&I Solutions About the Role: The Global Monitoring Service (GMS) App Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work across the full stack of our application. We are looking for an individual who can contribute deep technical expertise across frontend and backend systems and provide mentorship to ensure adherence to engineering best practices. The GMS App Team is responsible for providing a customized application for Defense & Intelligence customers from around the world. This application provides daily, near-real time monitoring and analytic insights on customer-defined sites built atop Planets satellite data. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact Youll Own: • Design and implement features across the full stack, from user interface through API and data layers. • Develop and maintain applications using React, TypeScript, and Python. • Build and evolve the APIs and services that power the application, including data access and integration with upstream geospatial systems. • Mentor other engineers through code reviews and technical discussions. • Drive architectural decisions spanning frontend and backend, including component design, state management, API contracts, and service boundaries. • Own features end to end, including deployment, observability, and production support. • Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver solutions. What You Bring: • 10+ years of relevant work experience building and operating web applications end to end. • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other relevant field. • Proficiency with React, TypeScript, and component-based frontend architecture. • Proficiency with a server-side language such as Python or Go. • Experience designing, building, and operating backend services and REST APIs in production. • Working knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, and query performance. • Experience defining API contracts and integrating frontend and backend systems. • Ability to lead feature implementation from discovery through deployment and production support. • Ability to improve team capabilities through code reviews and knowledge sharing. • Experience mentoring teammates on engineering best practices. • Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company. What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience with mapping libraries, geospatial data pipelines, or data visualization tools. • Experience with containerized deployments, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code. • Experience with modern testing frameworks and CI/CD practices and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity. • Background in geospatial technologies, remote sensing, or the defense and intelligence sector EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Remote Skills: Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer/Client Research, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Sets, Data Visualization Tools, Defense Intelligence, Dental Insurance, English Language, Hardware Components, Hardware Design, Internet Application, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Marconi/MSI Planet, Mentoring, Performance Modeling, Product Design, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reimbursement, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Server Programming/Applications, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Spatial Data, Time Tracking, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Work From Home undefined: Planet

Develop and maintain scalable backend services and frontend applications for a global monitoring application. | 6-8 years experience, fluency in Golang, Python, PostgreSQL, React frontend development, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools. | Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The defense and intelligence pillar is looking for a full-stack software engineer to build robust systems and integrate with our key federal partners. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to develop our next-generation global monitoring application that powers Planet’s future growth. Your work will be highly visible, directly enhancing how users gain rapid access to unprecedented geospatial datasets. You will champion scalable architecture across backend services, frontend applications, and data solutions. Ideal candidates are innovative problem solvers eager to push the boundaries of satellite data accessibility. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact Youll Own: • Participate in the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept to implementation • Ownership of the quality and availability of mission systems • Contribute to the improvement of our architecture, infrastructure, and processes • Spearhead the design and development of scalable backend services and frontend applications • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex customer requirements into seamless features What You Bring: • 6-8 years industry experience • Fluency in Golang, Python, & Postgresql or related technologies • Full stack application development experience (Database, Services, Web) • Experience building frontend applications in React • Experience with maintaining infrastructure-in-code • Experience with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools to support system quality What Makes You Stand Out: • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adjust on the fly to customer needs • Experience with infrastructure such as AWS and GCP and infrastructure-as-code • Experience building systems with many integrations • Experience with geospatial technologies and data EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Remote Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Building Systems, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Data Sets, Defense Intelligence, Dental Insurance, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Go Programming Language (Golang), Hardware Components, Hardware Design, Hyperion Pillar, Manufacturing, Marconi/MSI Planet, PostgreSQL, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reimbursement, Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Spatial Data, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Work From Home undefined: Planet

Develop and maintain scalable storage infrastructure systems with full service ownership and team leadership. | Senior engineer with 10+ years experience, strong Go and Python backend skills, cloud-native software operation, and leadership in system design. | About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate works independently, takes ownership of technical direction, has experience building large-scale backend systems, and strengthens the team through engineering judgment and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Shape technical approach and system design for the team's high-impact projects • Help engineers on the team grow through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 10+ years of software engineering experience of which: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience driving architectural decisions and guiding technical trade-offs across a team • Experience supporting the growth of engineers around you through collaboration and knowledge sharing • Ability to lead system design conversations for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59p PT Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend storage infrastructure and services. | Senior-level software engineering with expertise in backend services, API development, and system design for scalable storage platforms. | About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate works independently, takes ownership of technical direction, has experience building large-scale backend systems, and strengthens the team through engineering judgment and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Shape technical approach and system design for the team's high-impact projects • Help engineers on the team grow through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 10+ years of software engineering experience of which: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience driving architectural decisions and guiding technical trade-offs across a team • Experience supporting the growth of engineers around you through collaboration and knowledge sharing • Ability to lead system design conversations for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59p PT Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE

Develop and maintain scalable storage infrastructure and backend services with full service ownership. | 10+ years software engineering with 6+ years Go and Python backend service experience, cloud-native software operation, and strong communication skills. | About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate works independently, takes ownership of technical direction, has experience building large-scale backend systems, and strengthens the team through engineering judgment and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Shape technical approach and system design for the team's high-impact projects • Help engineers on the team grow through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 10+ years of software engineering experience of which: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience driving architectural decisions and guiding technical trade-offs across a team • Experience supporting the growth of engineers around you through collaboration and knowledge sharing • Ability to lead system design conversations for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59p PT Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE

Develop and maintain scalable backend storage infrastructure and services with full ownership and team collaboration. | Senior engineer with 10+ years experience, strong Go and Python backend development, cloud-native software operation, and leadership in system design. | About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate works independently, takes ownership of technical direction, has experience building large-scale backend systems, and strengthens the team through engineering judgment and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Shape technical approach and system design for the team's high-impact projects • Help engineers on the team grow through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 10+ years of software engineering experience of which: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience driving architectural decisions and guiding technical trade-offs across a team • Experience supporting the growth of engineers around you through collaboration and knowledge sharing • Ability to lead system design conversations for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59p PT Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE

Develop and maintain scalable backend storage infrastructure systems with full service ownership and team leadership. | 10+ years software engineering with 6+ years Go and Python backend experience, cloud-native system operation, and strong communication skills. | About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate works independently, takes ownership of technical direction, has experience building large-scale backend systems, and strengthens the team through engineering judgment and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Shape technical approach and system design for the team's high-impact projects • Help engineers on the team grow through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 10+ years of software engineering experience of which: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience driving architectural decisions and guiding technical trade-offs across a team • Experience supporting the growth of engineers around you through collaboration and knowledge sharing • Ability to lead system design conversations for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59p PT Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend storage infrastructure systems. | 10+ years software engineering with 6+ years Go and Python backend experience, cloud-native scalable systems, and strong communication skills. | About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate works independently, takes ownership of technical direction, has experience building large-scale backend systems, and strengthens the team through engineering judgment and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Shape technical approach and system design for the team's high-impact projects • Help engineers on the team grow through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 10+ years of software engineering experience of which: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience driving architectural decisions and guiding technical trade-offs across a team • Experience supporting the growth of engineers around you through collaboration and knowledge sharing • Ability to lead system design conversations for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59p PT Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend storage infrastructure systems. | Senior-level experience with backend services, Go and Python programming, cloud infrastructure, and system design leadership. | About the Role: The Storage team at Planet builds and expands the core object and metadata storage platform that underpins the company's data infrastructure. The platform provides a horizontally scalable architecture that lets teams across the organization focus on what they do best while Storage handles data lifecycle, indexing, search, and all day-2 operations of managing a datastore at scale. Planet's constellation captures petabytes of imagery that powers everything from climate monitoring to disaster response and precision agriculture - and the Storage team makes sure that data is reliably stored, discoverable, and accessible. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help evolve this platform. You'll work across the stack - from object storage and metadata indexing to event notification and disaster recovery - on systems that operate at massive scale. The ideal candidate works independently, takes ownership of technical direction, has experience building large-scale backend systems, and strengthens the team through engineering judgment and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: • Build and maintain systems that provide efficient access to new and growing data sets • Extend and improve services for internal data search and image processing • Operate and tune Elasticsearch indexing for core data sets • Full service ownership by measuring performance, creating alerts, being on call, and responding to incidents and performance anomalies • Shape technical approach and system design for the team's high-impact projects • Help engineers on the team grow through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions • Contribute to the technical roadmap and help shape the architectural direction of the team's systems • Participate in design reviews and help drive alignment on technical decisions What You Bring: • 10+ years of software engineering experience of which: • 6+ years of Go development experience building production backend services • 6+ years of Python development experience building customer-facing APIs • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow • Experience monitoring and operating highly scalable cloud-native software • Experience with relational datastores (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and non-relational datastores (e.g. BigTable, Elasticsearch) and an understanding of when to use each • Experience building, releasing, and supporting highly available, consistently performant services • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a remote setting • Experience improving codebases, documentation, and team practices through regular contributions beyond feature work • Experience driving architectural decisions and guiding technical trade-offs across a team • Experience supporting the growth of engineers around you through collaboration and knowledge sharing • Ability to lead system design conversations for distributed backend services What Makes You Stand Out: • Experience maintaining infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform • Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP • Experience working with geospatial data before, even tangentially Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59p PT Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Home Office Reimbursement • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning • Equity • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) • Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. #LI-REMOTE