Staff Software Engineer
SGNL- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote (United States) Salary: Not Specified
Welcome to Planet! We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform. We are both a space company and a data company, enabling customers and users across the globe to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. Our inspiring office environment is a mix of experts from a variety of domains, with a people-centric approach toward culture and community, iterating in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of transformative solutions for our most strategic accounts, starting with our Global Defense and Security customers. In this role, you will be embedded with key partners, acting as a technical leader and hands-on builder while collaborating closely with a team of engineers. Your mission is to tackle complex, mission-critical customer challenges, translating ambiguity into high-impact software solutions. You will have the autonomy to define, design, and build what is needed, often inventing new capabilities in the field that may later become core product features.
Your contributions will directly enable us to deliver on critical customer commitments while laying the groundwork for future market expansion. By demonstrating immediate, significant value, you will help secure larger, multi-year contracts and transform promising capabilities into impactful products that exceed customer expectations. This role is ideal for an individual contributor who enjoys dynamic environments and likes taking ownership from concept to delivery while guiding and elevating the team around them.
This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.
High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service
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.