Senior Frontend Engineer at Planet

Porto, Porto, Portugal

Planet Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, Retail, Hospitality, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of working experience as a Frontend Engineer
  • Excellent knowledge in TypeScript
  • Experience in modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular or Vue
  • Experience in unit test (Jest, Jasmine or similar) and browser test development (TestCafe, Cypress, Selenium or similar)
  • Experience in responsive web development
  • Proficient with Git
  • Motivation to work in an Agile Scrum team and to push the team towards the sprint goal
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with other team members
  • Experience of working with different teams to deliver outstanding consumer facing applications
  • Strong opinion and continuous evaluation of new technologies and software products
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving attitude
  • Creativity to handle challenges and obstacles, innovating solutions balancing both immediate needs with longer-term ownership and maintenance of application being developed
  • Working knowledge and experience with software development best practices and standards
  • Experience of working and helping to create design systems
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

  • Work in an Agile Scrum team and push the team towards the sprint goal
  • Coordinate effectively with other team members
  • Work with different teams to deliver outstanding consumer facing applications
  • Evaluate new technologies and software products
  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Handle challenges and obstacles creatively, innovating solutions that balance immediate needs with longer-term ownership and maintenance of applications
  • Apply software development best practices and standards
  • Work on and help create design systems

Skills

TypeScript
React
Angular
Vue
Jest
Jasmine
TestCafe
Agile
Scrum
Design Systems

Planet

High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service

About Planet

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, detailed imagery across eight different bands, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. The company operates on a subscription-based model, giving clients access to a vast library of images and data analytics tools. This approach ensures consistent revenue as clients require ongoing updates. Planet differentiates itself by offering customized solutions and educational resources through Planet School, helping users effectively utilize their platform. The goal of Planet is to be a leader in the geospatial intelligence market, providing valuable insights through frequent and detailed Earth observation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$617.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Leave
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Equity
Commuter Benefits
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Antaris threatens market share.
Recent layoffs may impact operational efficiency and innovation.
Expansion of partnerships may stretch resources, reducing service quality.

Differentiation

Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites globally.
Their subscription model ensures continuous revenue from diverse sectors.
Planet's AI-driven analytics enhance satellite imagery insights significantly.

Upsides

AI-driven analytics can expand into agriculture and urban planning sectors.
Partnerships with platforms like UP42 enhance data offerings and capabilities.
Smart city management using satellite data offers new revenue streams.

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