Software Engineer II, Professional Services - Remote

Overview

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

In Short

• Software Engineers on Planet’s Professional Services team transform customer requirements into scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to implement and deploy customized software solutions.
• Focus on building software architectures, developing toolkits and pipelines, and automating workflows.
• Work independently and collaboratively to develop high-quality software solutions.
• Develop custom software toolkits, APIs, data pipelines, and integrations.
• Create lightweight GUIs or CLIs as necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal tools and processes.
• Support and guide the adoption of Planet’s products.
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems.
• Influence the direction of Planet’s products based on customer insights.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a software engineering role, preferably in a geospatial or data-intensive environment.
• Proficient in Python, including experience with building data pipelines and developing APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, containerization, and CI/CD processes.
• Experience with geospatial libraries and tools (e.g., GDAL, QGIS).
• Experience with Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
• Experience using JIRA or similar issue tracking software.
• Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related field.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and company-wide days off.
• Remote-friendly work environment.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Home Office Reimbursement.
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equity.
• Volunteering Paid Time Off.