Space Missions Software Engineer — Remote (US/Canada)

Planet; San Francisco, Washington (CA, Washington County); Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Equity

Home Office Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Planet is seeking a remote Senior Software Engineer to join our Mission Control team, building and operating web-based tools for spacecraft operators and analysts. You will help automate satellite operations, design APIs, and contribute to a scalable microservice platform used across multiple teams.

You will work with Python, CI/CD, and cloud tooling in a dynamic environment, collaborating with Satellite, Ground Operations, Pipeline, and Product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Python programming.
• Experience in API design.
• Experience with automated testing, code review, and documentation.
• Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., Postgres, MySQL).
• Experience with CI/CD workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker or similar.
• Proficient Linux skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter for solving problems in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and augment the automation and services responsible for operation of Planet’s satellites.
• Specify and implement new HTTP APIs and improve existing ones.
• Evaluate and select appropriate software technologies.
• Design and deploy critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams across Planet to ensure satellite constellation meets mission needs.

Skills

Python programming

API design

Automated testing

Code review

Documentation

Linux

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar

Tools

GitLab CI

Docker

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Planet is seeking a remote Senior Software Engineer to join our Mission Control team, building and operating web-based tools for spacecraft operators and analysts. You will help automate satellite operations, design APIs, and contribute to a scalable microservice platform used across multiple teams.

You will work with Python, CI/CD, and cloud tooling in a dynamic environment, collaborating with Satellite, Ground Operations, Pipeline, and Product teams.