Climate & Environment
Full-time
Sr. Security Engineer, Embedded Software
Planet
Location
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - 3 days/week at HQ)
Type
Full-time
Posted
Nov 05, 2025
Compensation
USD 144500 – 180600
Mission
What you will drive
- Developing small software security tools
- Security focused code review of satellite and ground based software
- Security design reviews and running PEN tests
- Maintaining systems critical to the SatSec team's mission, such as Hardware Security Modules
Impact
The difference you'll make
Securing Planet's space-related systems to enable earth imaging and data solutions that help solve the world's toughest obstacles in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Experience with embedded systems and encryption/cyber security concepts
- 6+ years of work experience in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or similar
- Proficient in C and Python
- Familiarity with open source tools and frameworks
Benefits
What's in it for you
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with HSA company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off plus 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Remote-friendly work environment with home office and phone/internet reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning access, Equity, and Commuter Benefits
- Volunteering Paid Time Off and Wellness Program with EAP
- Salary range: $144,500 - $180,600 USD
About
Inside Planet
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites to deliver empirical data via a cloud-based platform to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors, using space to help life on Earth.