Software Engineer, Platform Operations

About the Role

Planet Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining software systems that power our satellite imagery processing and analysis platforms. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that helps monitor and understand our planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems for satellite imagery processing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and improve existing systems
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Identify and resolve technical issues and bugs
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new systems
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development

Skills:

• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud computing
• Knowledge of database systems and data processing
• Understanding of computer vision and image processing
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

About Planet Labs

Planet Labs is a space imagery company that operates the world's largest constellation of Earth imaging satellites. Our mission is to use space technology to help monitor and understand our planet. We are committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world.