Software Engineer, Missions Software - Remote Eligible Build and maintain Mission Control services to automate satellite operations and data flows Compensation: $82,000 - 102,500 CAD / year

Software Engineer, Missions Software Canada, Remote

We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

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 recent 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. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

Planet's Mission Control is a web-based application that empowers spacecraft operators and analysts to monitor, control, and study our growing fleet of satellites. Together, these services automate much of the day-to-day operations of Planet's fleet of satellites.

You'll be a part of a team that builds, maintains, and operates these tools. Our mission is to offer a seamless interface that enables spacecraft operators, analysts, and engineers at Planet to interact effortlessly with our assets in space. You will be a part of a team that will support,



enable and engage with the end users to iterate on these systems.

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.

Specify and implement new APIs and help improve existing ones.

Evaluate and choose appropriate software technologies.

Work closely with various teams across Planet, ranging from Satellite and Ground Operations, to Pipeline and Product teams to ensure the satellite constellation meets all of the needs to achieve Planet's missions.

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

2–3 years of relevant work experience.

Experience in Python programming.

Experience with automated testing, code review, and documentation.

Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, etc.).

Experience with maintaining peer-reviewed code and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker or similar.

Proficient Linux skills.

Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP.

Experience working with monitoring tools like Datadog, Sentry, or equivalent.

September 25, 2026 at 11:59p PT

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.

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

Equity

Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)

The Canada 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). 82,000 - $102,500 CAD

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. 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.

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