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Senior Software Engineer for Strategic Customer Engagements

Planet Labs Inc.Arlington, VA
Hybrid Full-time $142.8K/yr - $178.5K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Proficiency in full-stack development, including front-end and back-end technologies. Experience with data integration, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), and CI/CD pipelines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A passion for innovative technology and a commitment to excellence.

About the job

Welcome to Planet Labs Inc. We harness the power of space to enhance life on Earth.

As a pioneer in satellite technology, we design, build, and operate the largest constellation of imaging satellites ever created. Our innovative cloud-based platform provides a wealth of empirical data that serves a diverse range of sectors including commercial, environmental, and humanitarian efforts. We are not only a space company but also a data-driven organization.

With our comprehensive dataset, customers worldwide utilize Planet's insights to innovate technologies, boost revenue, conduct research, and address some of the most pressing challenges facing our planet.

Our team is composed of experts from various fields, allowing us to maintain control over hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, fostering an inspiring work environment.

At Planet, we uphold a people-first culture, focusing on community and collaboration, ensuring our team members are prioritized as we prepare for future growth. Join us in transforming how people perceive the world.

Planet operates globally, with team members working remotely and from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

We are on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to craft groundbreaking solutions for our most strategic clients, particularly within the Global Defense and Security sector. In this capacity, you will engage directly with key stakeholders as a leading technical contributor and hands-on builder within a collaborative engineering team. Your goal will be to address complex, mission-critical customer needs by developing impactful software solutions.

You will enjoy a high level of autonomy, taking ambiguous requirements and transforming them into functional, reliable software. Your contributions will be vital in fulfilling critical customer commitments and guiding future product innovations. This role suits individuals who excel in dynamic environments and relish ownership of intricate technical challenges from inception to completion.

This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring you to work from our Arlington office three days a week.

About Planet Labs Inc.

Planet Labs Inc. is a leading technology company that operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites. With a commitment to harnessing space for the betterment of life on Earth, we provide invaluable datasets that inform decision-making in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors.

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