Software Engineer, Missions Software

• Maintain and augment the automation and services responsible for operating Planet’s satellites, including specifying and implementing new HTTP APIs, evaluating software technologies, and designing critical infrastructure.
• Contribute to a team that values open communication, collaboration, and self-learning to solve problems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Satellite Operations, Ground Operations, Pipeline, Product) to ensure the satellite constellation meets mission needs.

This role directly enables the operation of Planet’s satellite constellation, which provides critical Earth observation data used for environmental monitoring, humanitarian response, and commercial applications, helping solve global challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Python programming, API design, automated testing, code review, and documentation.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL), CI/CD workflows (GitLab CI, Docker), and Linux skills.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution; Generous Paid Time Off; 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave; Wellness Program and EAP; Home Office Reimbursement; Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement; Tuition Reimbursement and LinkedIn Learning; Equity; Commuter Benefits; Volunteering PTO. US base salary range: $100,300–$142,700 USD depending on location.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites, delivering an unprecedented dataset of Earth imagery via a cloud-based platform to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors.