Senior Software Engineer, Strategic Customer Engagements

Planet is a company that uses space technology to benefit life on Earth, operating the largest constellation of imaging satellites. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop transformative solutions for strategic accounts, focusing on Global Defense and Security customers, where the engineer will tackle complex challenges and build impactful software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the full development lifecycle: from discovery and decomposition to designing, building, and deploying bespoke solutions for customer challenges
• Design and develop robust, full-stack software, including front-end, back-end, data integration, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), and CI/CD pipelines
• Work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and translate them into clear technical requirements
• Identify reusable patterns in customer solutions to inform broader platform development
• Leverage the latest AI tooling and an AI-first mindset to drive rapid iteration, deliver value quickly, and adapt to evolving requirements with a bias for action
• Mentor other engineers, contribute to code reviews, and help foster a collaborative team environment
• Deliver critical commitments on time, understanding their direct impact on customer relationships and business objectives

Requirements:

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering or in an equivalent technical role
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• Experience with geospatial software development and concepts (e.g., Rasterio, Fiona, Shapely, OpenLayers, GDAL)
• AWS or GCP experience
• Proficiency in Python
• Excellent knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, and testing methodologies
• Excellent customer engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience with fast, iterative development cycles and an ability to adapt to shifting requirements
• Willingness to travel 30-50% to customer sites within the region
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Experience with JavaScript, Java, Go or C#