Software Engineer, Tasking - 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

• Maintain and extend Planet’s Tasking systems.
• Work on systems that provide reliable interfaces for customers.
• Act as an integration point between diverse internal systems.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers.
• Improve systems’ architecture and development processes.
• Participate in on-call duty rotation for quality maintenance.
• Work in a hybrid role, requiring office presence 3 days a week.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficient in Python.
• Experience with Django and Django Rest Framework.
• Background in service-oriented systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Working proficiency in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Home Office Reimbursement.
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equity options.
• Volunteering Paid Time Off.