<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:  We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help develop transformative solutions for our most strategic accounts, starting with our Global Defense and Security customers. In this role, you will work directly with key partners, acting as a senior technical contributor and hands-on builder within a collaborative engineering team. Your mission will be to tackle complex, mission-critical customer challenges by building high-impact software solutions.You will have a high degree of autonomy to design and build what is needed, turning ambiguous requirements into functional and reliable software. Your work will directly contribute to delivering on critical customer commitments and will help inform future product development. This role is ideal for an individual contributor who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys taking ownership of complex technical problems from design to delivery.This is a full-time, remote position based in the Netherlands. If located near the office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li>Contribute to the full development lifecycle: from discovery and decomposition to designing, building, and deploying bespoke solutions for customer challenges.</li><li>Design and develop robust, full-stack software, including front-end, back-end, data integration, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and translate them into clear technical requirements.</li><li>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.</li><li>Mentor other engineers, contribute to code reviews, and help foster a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Identify reusable patterns in customer solutions to inform broader platform development.</li><li>Deliver critical commitments on time, understanding their direct impact on customer relationships and business objectives.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>6+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering or in an equivalent technical role.</li><li>Experience with geospatial software development and concepts (e.g., Rasterio, Fiona, Shapely, OpenLayers, GDAL).</li><li>AWS or GCP experience</li><li>Proficiency in Python</li><li>Excellent knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, and testing methodologies.</li><li>Excellent customer engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.</li><li>Experience with fast, iterative development cycles and an ability to adapt to shifting requirements.</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.</li><li>Experience with JavaScript, Java, Go or C#</li></ul>Application Deadline:November 8, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Time (11:59 PM PT)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>#LI-REMOTE<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.

Senior Software Engineer, Solution Enablement

<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;We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help develop transformative solutions for our most strategic accounts, starting with our Global Defense and Security customers. In this role, you will work directly with key partners, acting as a senior technical contributor and hands-on builder within a collaborative engineering team. Your mission will be to tackle complex, mission-critical customer challenges by building high-impact software solutions.You will have a high degree of autonomy to design and build what is needed, turning ambiguous requirements into functional and reliable software. Your work will directly contribute to delivering on critical customer commitments and will help inform future product development. This role is ideal for an individual contributor who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys taking ownership of complex technical problems from design to delivery.This is a full-time, remote position based in the Netherlands. If located near the office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li>Contribute to the full development lifecycle: from discovery and decomposition to designing, building, and deploying bespoke solutions for customer challenges.</li><li>Design and develop robust, full-stack software, including front-end, back-end, data integration, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and translate them into clear technical requirements.</li><li>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.</li><li>Mentor other engineers, contribute to code reviews, and help foster a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Identify reusable patterns in customer solutions to inform broader platform development.</li><li>Deliver critical commitments on time, understanding their direct impact on customer relationships and business objectives.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>6+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering or in an equivalent technical role.</li><li>Experience with geospatial software development and concepts (e.g., Rasterio, Fiona, Shapely, OpenLayers, GDAL).</li><li>AWS or GCP experience</li><li>Proficiency in Python</li><li>Excellent knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, and testing methodologies.</li><li>Excellent customer engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.</li><li>Experience with fast, iterative development cycles and an ability to adapt to shifting requirements.</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.</li><li>Experience with JavaScript, Java, Go or C#</li></ul>Application Deadline:November 8, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Time (11:59 PM PT)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>#LI-REMOTE<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>

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