<div><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>The Automated Mosaics team is responsible for producing <a href="https://www.planet.com/products/basemap/">Planet’s Mosaic (or “Basemap”) products</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.planet.com/pulse/global-renewables-watch/">Global Renewables Watch</a>, 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.</p><p>As a Senior 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. You will propose future development directions for the team, informed by your knowledge of product requirements and technical capabilities, and you will mentor other engineers on the team and represent the Mosaics team in interactions with other teams.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and improve the image processing algorithms which create Planet’s Mosaic products.</li><li>Ensure that data production runs reliably and efficiently at global scale.</li><li>Ensure that data requested by our customers is available when needed.</li><li>Represent the Mosaics team in discussions 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.</li><li>Contribute to planning the team’s technical direction</li><li>Mentor other engineers</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience in a related field</li><li>Expert in scientific Python development</li><li>Familiarity with both image processing methods and geospatial algorithms and data</li><li>Experience running workloads at scale in production</li><li>Excellent written communication skills to support asynchronous remote collaboration</li><li>Experience with long-term software project management</li><li>Experience with collaborative coding tools such as GitHub or GitLab</li><li>Experience with mentoring other engineers</li><li>Ability and willingness to quickly learn new skills as needed</li></ul><p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out: </strong></p><ul><li>Experience working with satellite imagery</li><li>Experience with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools for software</li></ul><span style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">#LI-REMOTE</span><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong></p><p>November 27, 2025 by 11:59 PM PST</p><p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p><p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.</em></p><ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><p>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.</p><div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div><span>$153,000</span><span>—</span><span>$191,300 USD</span></div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div><span>$162,600</span><span>—</span><span>$203,200 USD</span></div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div><span>$142,800</span><span>—</span><span>$178,500 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging. <br></strong>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. </p><p><strong>EEO statement: <br></strong>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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a></p><p><strong>Accommodations: <br></strong>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 accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong>: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy (European Applicants):</strong> By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p></div>

<p>Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. We offer our customers a diverse selection of 3-meter, 5-meter, and 80-centimeter data products, all under one roof.</p>
<p>From precision agriculture and emergency response to supply chain and infrastructure monitoring, we believe that timely, global imagery and analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.</p>

Senior Software Engineer, Automated Mosaics

<div><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>The Automated Mosaics team is responsible for producing <a href="https://www.planet.com/products/basemap/">Planet’s Mosaic (or “Basemap”) products</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.planet.com/pulse/global-renewables-watch/">Global Renewables Watch</a>, 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.</p><p>As a Senior 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. You will propose future development directions for the team, informed by your knowledge of product requirements and technical capabilities, and you will mentor other engineers on the team and represent the Mosaics team in interactions with other teams.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and improve the image processing algorithms which create Planet’s Mosaic products.</li><li>Ensure that data production runs reliably and efficiently at global scale.</li><li>Ensure that data requested by our customers is available when needed.</li><li>Represent the Mosaics team in discussions 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.</li><li>Contribute to planning the team’s technical direction</li><li>Mentor other engineers</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience in a related field</li><li>Expert in scientific Python development</li><li>Familiarity with both image processing methods and geospatial algorithms and data</li><li>Experience running workloads at scale in production</li><li>Excellent written communication skills to support asynchronous remote collaboration</li><li>Experience with long-term software project management</li><li>Experience with collaborative coding tools such as GitHub or GitLab</li><li>Experience with mentoring other engineers</li><li>Ability and willingness to quickly learn new skills as needed</li></ul><p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working with satellite imagery</li><li>Experience with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools for software</li></ul><span>#LI-REMOTE</span><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong></p><p>November 27, 2025 by 11:59 PM PST</p><p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p><p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.</em></p><ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off&nbsp;</li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><p>The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.&nbsp; Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.</p><div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div><span>$153,000</span><span>—</span><span>$191,300 USD</span></div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div><span>$162,600</span><span>—</span><span>$203,200 USD</span></div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div><span>$142,800</span><span>—</span><span>$178,500 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging.&nbsp;<br></strong>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.&nbsp; If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>EEO statement: <br></strong>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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a></p><p><strong>Accommodations:&nbsp;<br></strong>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 accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong>: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy (European Applicants):</strong> By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p></div>

Senior Software Engineer, Automated Mosaics

About the Job

About the Company

Planet

Similar Jobs

Staff Software Engineer, Task Platform

Staff Software Engineer, Task Platform

Director of Software Engineering

Director of Software Engineering

Senior Software Engineer, Solution Enablement

Senior Software Engineer, Solution Enablement

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products)

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products)