Planet
Software Engineer, Automated Mosaics
Job Summary
The Software Engineer role on the Automated Mosaics team involves maintaining and enhancing image processing algorithms to create global-scale mosaic products used in various environmental, research, and defense applications. The position requires at least 4 years of experience, proficiency in scientific Python, and familiarity with geospatial data and image processing methods. The engineer will collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality data delivery and reliable processing at scale. This is a remote position, offering benefits such as health coverage, paid time off, and development resources.
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Job Description
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.
About the Role:
The Automated Mosaics team is responsible for producing Planet’s Mosaic (or “Basemap”) products. We combine image processing and engineering expertise to create spatially and temporally consistent views of Earth at a global scale. Our products are used by the entire range of Planet’s customers, including commercial, civil government, defense and intelligence, research, and nonprofit applications. Our data products are used in applications such as Global Renewables Watch, deforestation monitoring, ecosystem monitoring, and permit enforcement. Our tools are also used by other teams at Planet in the creation of their own products. Engineers on the Automated Mosaics team partner with other teams at Planet who maintain compute infrastructure, acquire and QC data from our satellites, and process individual images.
As a Software Engineer on the Automated Mosaics team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving Planet’s Mosaic products. You will improve the mosaicing algorithm to provide better data for our customers. You will ensure that data production scales reliably and efficiently to the global scale of our products. You will own the systems which decide which data to produce and when.
This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Maintain and improve the image processing algorithms which create Planet’s Mosaic products.
- Ensure that data production runs reliably and efficiently at global scale.
- Ensure that data requested by our customers is available when needed.
- Collaborate with teams both upstream (handling individual image acquisition and processing) and downstream (delivering data to customers or using mosaic machinery for other Planet products) to ensure high image quality and smooth delivery.
What You Bring:
- 4+ years of experience in a related field
- Proficient in scientific Python development
- Familiarity with image processing methods or with geospatial algorithms and data
- Experience running workloads at scale in production
- Excellent written communication skills to support asynchronous remote collaboration
- Experience with collaborative coding tools such as GitHub or GitLab
- Ability and willingness to quickly learn new skills as needed
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience working with satellite imagery
- Project management experience
- Experience with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools for software
#LI-REMOTE
Application Deadline:
September 24, 2025 by 11:59 PM PDT
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- 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
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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. Know Your Rights.
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 [email protected] or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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