Senior Software Engineer, Planet

• We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with full stack experience and notable experience with frontend to join our AI Research team and contribute to our vision of creating a “Queryable Earth”
• If you're passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are excited by the prospect of bringing Earth intelligence to the fingertips of a global audience, we want to hear from you!
• 6+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer, with a focus on modern frontend development (e.g., React, Vue, Angular, or similar frameworks)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field
• Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience building and deploying robust, scalable web applications end to end including API development, cloud deployment, and scaled data processing workflows
• Familiarity with backend technologies (e.g., Python, Node.js, Go) and experience with RESTful APIs and database interactions
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and deploying applications in a cloud environment
• Excellent understanding of UI/UX principles and a keen eye for design and user experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• In this role, you will play a pivotal role in building a groundbreaking, web-based chat application—a "Queryable Earth"—that will democratize access to our vast satellite imagery and analytics
• This isn't just about building a chat app; it's about enabling our users to get insights from our vast geospatial database through a natural language interface, and receive instant, AI-powered answers alongside compelling visual evidence
• This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to accelerate the shift in how geospatial data is consumed by end users. You will work with highly skilled Planeteers working on multi-disciplinary fields including satellites, space operations, image processing, data pipeline and analytics teams and work to co-develop AI/ML solutions for Planet’s geospatial imagery
• Lead Full Stack Web App Development: Take ownership of the user interface and user experience for our new AI-powered chat application, ensuring a highly intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging experience
• Build the "Queryable Earth" Chat App: Design, develop, and deploy the core web application, integrating seamlessly with our AI models and data infrastructure
• Collaborate with AI Researchers: Work closely with our AI Research Team to understand their models and outputs, translating complex analytical results into clear, actionable, and visually rich information for end-users
• Develop and Integrate Backend Services: Develop robust APIs and integrate the frontend with our scalable backend services, including image retrieval, geospatial analytics, and LLM orchestration
• Optimize for Performance: Ensure the application delivers fast, reliable performance, handling large datasets and a high volume of user queries efficiently
• Implement Best Practices: Advocate for and implement best practices in web development, including clean code, testing, security, and accessibility
• Contribute to Architectural Decisions: Participate in discussions and decisions regarding the overall architecture of the chat application and its integration with Planet's broader platform

• Application Deadline: October 20, 2025 by 11:59 PM PDT