Senior Software Engineer, Planet

GMS App Team

$142.8-178.5k

Salary varies depending on location. Plus equity

React

AWS

GCP

Python

Adjust

Golang

Senior level

Remote from US

Satellite imagery & earth data analytics

Posted today

Satellite imagery & earth data analytics

1001+ employees

B2BBig dataAnalyticsComputer VisionEnvironmentalData SharingAerospace

Posted today

$142.8-178.5k

Salary varies depending on location. Plus equity

React

AWS

GCP

Python

Adjust

Golang

Senior level

Remote from US

1001+ employees

B2BBig dataAnalyticsComputer VisionEnvironmentalData SharingAerospace

Company mission

To image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible and actionable.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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

Desirable

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

What the job involves

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
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

Application process

Application Deadline: November 25, 2026 at 11:59p

Our take

Planet’s high resolution, high frequency Earth-imaging satellites make daily changes in the earth more visible, allowing the company to provide quick turnaround geo-spatial data to its customers. The company was founded by a group of former NASA employees driven by a desire to make global change more actionable by rendering it more visible.

Planet operates the largest Earth-imaging satellite network available, putting it ahead of any competitors. Its landmass data is easy to access, requiring only a subscription from its members - who range from ecological organizations, to private companies and government bodies. The company is also supporting SES and Telesat on their space relay projects for NASA.

The current focus of Planet seems to be on employing its network towards climate and environmental issues. A partnership with Accenture comes with the goal of developing AI-powered geospatial intelligence tools to support sustainability projects; and the company's acquisition of Salo Sciences will allow it to develop offerings around enabling customers to quantify carbon stocks, monitor forest change, and mitigate climate risks.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

29% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Jul 2019

$184m

SERIES D

Apr 2015

$93m

SERIES C

Total funding: $342.1m

Company benefits

Comprehensive health plan
Wellness program and massages
Flexible time off
Recognition programs
Commuter benefits
Learning and tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Offsites and happy hours
Volunteering benefits

Company HQ

South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Will Marshall

(Co-Founder & CEO)

After a Ph.D. at UCSB and Postdoc at Harvard, they worked for almost 6 years as a NASA Scientist. They left in January 2012 to co-found Planet the following month.

Robbie Schingler

(Co-Founder & CSO)

They took an MBA at Georgetown University before spending over 5 years at NASA. They left their Chief of Staff role in October 2011 to co-found Planet with Will.

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