Software Engineer, Planet

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in Python programming
• Experience in API design
• Attention to quality including automated testing, code review, and documentation
• Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience with maintaining peer-reviewed code and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker or similar
• Proficient Linux skills
• Ability to be a self-starter for solving problems in a dynamic environment
• Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• 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

Desirable

• You will be a part of a team that will support, enable and engage with the end users to iterate on these systems
• In this role, you will tackle and solve a broad array of engineering problems in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain and augment the automation and services ultimately responsible for the operation of Planet’s satellites
• Specify and implement new HTTP APIs and help improve existing ones
• Evaluate and choose appropriate software technologies
• Design and deploy critical infrastructure
• Contribute with a team that values open and honest communication, collaboration, self-learning and initiative to solve problems big and small
• Work closely with various teams across Planet, ranging from Satellite and Ground Operations, to Pipeline and Product teams to ensure the satellite constellation meets all of the needs to achieve Planet’s missions

• Application Deadline: December 11, 11:59pm PST