Senior Software Engineer, Strategic Customer… at Planet · Arlington

Summary: Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop transformative solutions for strategic accounts, focusing on Global Defense and Security customers, and contributing to the full development lifecycle of high-impact 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 Required Qualifications: - 6+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering or in an equivalent technical role - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with JavaScript, Java, Go or C# Required Skills: Geospatial software development, AWS, GCP, Python Important Skills: Full-stack software development, AI tooling Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer engagement, Iterative development Benefits: 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