Senior Software Engineer, GMS App Team
About the Role:
The defense and intelligence pillar is looking for a full-stack software engineer to build robust systems and integrate with our key federal partners. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to develop our next-generation global monitoring application that powers Planet’s future growth. Your work will be highly visible, directly enhancing how users gain rapid access to unprecedented geospatial datasets. You will champion scalable architecture across backend services, frontend applications, and data solutions. Ideal candidates are innovative problem solvers eager to push the boundaries of satellite data accessibility.
This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
Participate in the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept to implementation
Ownership of the quality and availability of mission systems
Contribute to the improvement of our architecture, infrastructure, and processes
Spearhead the design and development of scalable backend services and frontend applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex customer requirements into seamless features
What You Bring:
6-8 years industry experience
Fluency in Golang, Python, & Postgresql or related technologies
Full stack application development experience (Database, Services, Web)
Experience building frontend applications in React
Experience with maintaining infrastructure-in-code
Experience with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools to support system quality
What Makes You Stand Out:
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adjust on the fly to customer needs
Experience with infrastructure such as AWS and GCP and infrastructure-as-code
Experience building systems with many integrations
Experience with geospatial technologies and data
Application Deadline:
November 25, 2026 at 11:59p PT
EAR/ITAR Requirements:
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.
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.
#LI-REMOTENew York City + California Salary Range
$153,000—$178,500 USD
San Francisco Salary Range
$162,600—$203,200 USD
US National Salary Range
$142,800—$178,500 USD
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