Senior Software Engineer, Front-End, Planet

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$160.6-215.2k

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React

CSS

TypeScript

HTML

JavaScript

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

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Satellite imagery & earth data analytics

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Satellite imagery & earth data analytics

1001+ employees

B2BBig dataAnalyticsComputer VisionEnvironmentalData SharingAerospace

Be an early applicant

$160.6-215.2k

Salary varies depending on location

React

CSS

TypeScript

HTML

JavaScript

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

More information about location

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

10+ years of relevant work experience developing web applications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other relevant field
Proficiency with React and component-based architecture
Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
Ability to lead feature implementation from discovery through deployment
Ability to improve team capabilities through code reviews and knowledge sharing
Experience mentoring teammates on Front End best practices
Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company
Experience with state management and data fetching in frontend applications
Experience working with REST APIs
Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design

Desirable

Experience with monorepo tooling or large-scale frontend architectures
Experience with mapping libraries or data visualization tools
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

What the job involves

The Global Monitoring Service (GMS) App Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of our application's frontend
We are looking for an individual who can contribute deep technical expertise and provide mentorship to ensure adherence to frontend 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 Planet’s satellite data
Design and implement frontend features
Develop and maintain frontend applications using React and TypeScript
Mentor other engineers through code reviews and technical discussions
Contribute to backend systems and APIs as needed, with a primary focus on frontend ownership
Drive architectural decisions impacting the frontend, including component design and state management patterns
Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver solutions

Application process

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

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.

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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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