[Remote] Senior Software Engineer at Planet

Canada

Planet Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Geospatial, Data AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience discussing, planning and building projects in Python and Golang
  • Experience with OpenAPI and REST code generation
  • Experience with relational databases, especially BigQuery and Timescale
  • Excellent communication skills in English, written and oral
  • 6+ years of experience in software development
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams that put customer requirements first
  • Ability to be adaptable and open to mentorship
  • Experience with CI/CD and source control tooling (GitHub, GitLab)
  • Experience with public cloud reference architectures and services, such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS
  • Operate in Eastern, Atlantic or Newfoundland timezones (team starts no later than 9AM ET)
  • Full-time, remote position based in Canada; if located near an office, work from office 3 days per week

Responsibilities

  • Propose, plan and build improvements to a newly-built, event-driven architecture for performance and flexibility
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues related to customer telemetry and reporting
  • Build and maintain high-performance data processing pipelines to efficiently handle large volumes of data
  • Develop, document and maintain APIs that deliver actionable insights from customer telemetry, enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing customer experience through real-time and historical analytics
  • Identify open-source tools which fit new data engineering needs
  • Review code changes and improve your own changes based on team feedback
  • Write and improve automated tests to ensure the accuracy and reliability of code

Skills

Software Engineering
Geospatial Data
APIs
Data Pipelines
Telemetry Analysis
Scalable Systems
Low-Latency
Cloud Platforms

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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