Geospatial Data Visualization Engineer

Planet; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,200 - 112,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Home office reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Equity

Job summary

Planet is seeking a Data Visualization Specialist to craft compelling stories from our imaging data for external audiences. You will join the Data Visualization Team within Marketing Creative, applying remote sensing insights and graphic storytelling to make Planet data accessible.

This full-time, hybrid role requires SF office presence 3 days per week. You will collaborate with developers, designers, and analysts to deliver impactful visuals and ensure accurate data representation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 4+ years in technical roles with geospatial data preferred.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with geospatial software and libraries.
• Familiarity with data visualization best practices.

Responsibilities

• Tell stories showing novel Planet data applications.
• Create graphics to educate customers about Planet data.
• Provide technical feedback on marketing content to ensure accurate data representation.
• Collaborate with Media Programs and DataViz teams to share imagery externally.
• Champion best practices for data visualization within the organization.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

Python programming

Data visualization

Remote sensing

Web storytelling

Cross-functional teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

GDAL

Avenza MAPublisher

Avenza Geographic Imager

Job description

Planet is seeking a Data Visualization Specialist to craft compelling stories from our imaging data for external audiences. You will join the Data Visualization Team within Marketing Creative, applying remote sensing insights and graphic storytelling to make Planet data accessible.

This full-time, hybrid role requires SF office presence 3 days per week. You will collaborate with developers, designers, and analysts to deliver impactful visuals and ensure accurate data representation.