<div>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 Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s 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.</div>About the Role:  In addition to our Planetscope constellation, which semi-autonomously creates a near-daily scan of all of Earth’s landmass, we operate satellites that capture high-resolution (SkySat and Pelican) and hyper-spectral (Tanager) data. These are so-called tasked satellites: they take captures in response to specific imaging requests. Our agile and interdisciplinary team builds the systems that make it possible for our customers to order and obtain data from these satellites.In this role, you will work alongside our Software Engineers and support them in maintaining a high level of quality and service for our customers. This means you will be developing test automation and infrastructure to test our Planet’s Tasking systems that externally provide web based GUIs and APIs, and improving the quality of the product and the customer experience. The ideal candidate is innovative, results-driven, resilient, and an effective communicator with a mix of curiosity and passion.This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to be in our Berlin office 3 days per week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li>Assist our Tasking team in testing activities, including developing and enhancing existing tools and test automation frameworks, microservice applications and test data management.</li><li>Develop and maintain UI and API automated tests using Playwright, Python and Javascript.</li><li>Participate in all phases of each new feature’s life cycle, from requirement analysis and design over implementation and quality to release.</li><li>Troubleshoot issues and provide detailed bug reports.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>0-1 years of relevant work experience</li><li>Development background using Python, Javascript, Typescript, Git, Django, Django Rest Framework.</li><li>Fundamentals of  testing APIs and UI applications.</li><li>Basic practical experience with pytest, Playwright and webdriver.io test frameworks.</li><li>Fundamentals of Agile development principles</li><li>Basic experience with Gitlab pipeline.</li><li>Fluent in written and spoken English.</li><li>Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.</li><li>Creative thinker with the ability to approach problems from multiple angles.</li><li>Ability to be dedicated to quality output and optimal user experience. </li><li>Ability to learn new technologies and skills.</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.</li><li>Working knowledge of Docker and containerized architectures.</li><li>Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD concepts.</li><li>Fundamentals of remote sensing and image processing.</li><li>Experience with geospatial technologies and data processing using NumPy, GeoPandas, scikit-learn, and matplotlib for visualization.</li></ul>Application Deadline:November 7, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Time (11:59 PM PT)Export Control Requirements:Planet Labs Germany GmbH is authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s 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.<ul><li>Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>Employee Wellness Program </li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity </li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul><div>Why we care so much about Belonging.  We’re 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. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re 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 don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s 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 you’re 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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>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 accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. We offer our customers a diverse selection of 3-meter, 5-meter, and 80-centimeter data products, all under one roof.
From precision agriculture and emergency response to supply chain and infrastructure monitoring, we believe that timely, global imagery and analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.

Software Engineer, Tasking

<div>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 Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s 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.</div>About the Role:&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to our Planetscope constellation, which semi-autonomously creates a near-daily scan of all of Earth’s landmass, we operate satellites that capture high-resolution (SkySat and Pelican) and hyper-spectral (Tanager) data. These are so-called tasked satellites: they take captures in response to specific imaging requests. Our agile and interdisciplinary team builds the systems that make it possible for our customers to order and obtain data from these satellites.In this role, you will work alongside our Software Engineers and support them in maintaining a high level of quality and service for our customers. This means you will be developing test automation and infrastructure to test our Planet’s Tasking systems that externally provide web based GUIs and APIs, and improving the quality of the product and the customer experience. The ideal candidate is innovative, results-driven, resilient, and an effective communicator with a mix of curiosity and passion.This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to be in our Berlin office 3 days per week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li>Assist our Tasking team in testing activities, including developing and enhancing existing tools and test automation frameworks, microservice applications and test data management.</li><li>Develop and maintain UI and API automated tests using Playwright, Python and Javascript.</li><li>Participate in all phases of each new feature’s life cycle, from requirement analysis and design over implementation and quality to release.</li><li>Troubleshoot issues and provide detailed bug reports.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>0-1 years of relevant work experience</li><li>Development background using Python, Javascript, Typescript, Git, Django, Django Rest Framework.</li><li>Fundamentals of&nbsp; testing APIs and UI applications.</li><li>Basic practical experience with pytest, Playwright and webdriver.io test frameworks.</li><li>Fundamentals of Agile development principles</li><li>Basic experience with Gitlab pipeline.</li><li>Fluent in written and spoken English.</li><li>Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.</li><li>Creative thinker with the ability to approach problems from multiple angles.</li><li>Ability to be dedicated to quality output and optimal user experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to learn new technologies and skills.</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.</li><li>Working knowledge of Docker and containerized architectures.</li><li>Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD concepts.</li><li>Fundamentals of remote sensing and image processing.</li><li>Experience with geospatial technologies and data processing using NumPy, GeoPandas, scikit-learn, and matplotlib for visualization.</li></ul>Application Deadline:November 7, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Time (11:59 PM PT)Export Control Requirements:Planet Labs Germany GmbH is authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s 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.<ul><li>Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Wellness Program&nbsp;</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity&nbsp;</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul><div>Why we care so much about Belonging.&nbsp; We’re 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. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.&nbsp; If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.&nbsp; We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.&nbsp;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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>Accommodations:&nbsp; 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 accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

Software Engineer, Tasking

About the Job

About the Company

Planet

Similar Jobs

SDET 2

SDET 2

Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Full Stack Software Engineer (M/F/D)

Full Stack Software Engineer (M/F/D)

Software Developer

Software Developer

Software Engineer

Software Engineer

(Senior) Software Engineer (m/f/d)

(Senior) Software Engineer (m/f/d)

(Senior) Software Engineer (m/f/d)

(Senior) Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Software Engineer, Tasking

Software Engineer, Tasking

QA Engineer

QA Engineer

Software Engineering Manager, Area Monitoring

Software Engineering Manager, Area Monitoring