Senior Software Engineer, Planet

• 10+ years of relevant work experience building and operating web applications end to end
• Bachelor's 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

Desirable

• 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 Planet's satellite data
• 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

• Application Deadline: November 21, 2026 at 11:59p PT
• 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