Software Engineer, Missions Software
Software Engineer, Missions Software
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$ 115800 - 142700
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Job Description
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. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial environmental and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies drive revenue power research and solve our worlds toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design manufacturing data processing and software engineering our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate 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 world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco Washington DC Germany Austria Slovenia and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
Planets Mission Control is a web-based application that empowers spacecraft operators and analysts to monitor control and study our growing fleet of satellites. It is flanked by a number of distributed microservices that handle spacecraft scheduling tasking telemetry processing and similar operational needs. Together these services automate much of the day-to-day operations of Planets fleet of satellites.
Youll be a part of a team that builds maintains and operates these tools. Our mission is to offer a seamless interface that enables spacecraft operators analysts and engineers at Planet to interact effortlessly with our assets in space. We strive to minimize operational burden and to automate all aspects of satellite operations. You will be a part of a team that will support enable and engage with the end users to iterate on these this role you will tackle and solve a broad array of engineering problems in a fast-paced environment.
This is a full-time hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.
Impact Youll Own:
- Maintain and augment the automation and services ultimately responsible for the operation of Planets satellites. This includes but is not limited to:
- Specify and implement new HTTP APIs and help improve existing ones.
- Evaluate and choose appropriate software technologies.
- Design and deploy critical infrastructure.
- Contribute with a team that values open and honest communication collaboration self-learning and initiative to solve problems big and small.
- Work closely with various teams across Planet ranging from Satellite and Ground Operations to Pipeline and Product teams to ensure the satellite constellation meets all of the needs to achieve Planets missions.
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Aerospace Engineering or similar.
- 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in Python programming.
- Experience in API design.
- Attention to quality including automated testing code review and documentation.
- Experience with relational database technologies (e.g. Postgres MySQL etc.).
- Experience with maintaining peer-reviewed code and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker or similar.
- Proficient Linux skills.
- Ability to be a self-starter for solving problems in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP.
- Experience maintaining infrastructure with Ansible or similar (eg. Kubernetes Terraform).
- Experience working with monitoring tools like Datadog Sentry or equivalent.
- Experience working in microservice environments.
- Knowledge of aerospace concepts.
Application Deadline: December 11 11:59pm PST
EAR/ITAR Requirements:
This position requires access to export-controlled information and as such employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidates ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Salary Range
$115800 - $142700 USD
Why we care so much about Belonging.
Were dedicated to helping the whole Planet and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. Thats why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belongingdreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you but youre thinking you might not have all the qualifications please... do apply! At Planet we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We dont just fill positions we aspire to fulfill peoples careers most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be so we hope youre excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process please reach out to or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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Employment Type
Full Time
