About the job
Welcome to Planet. We are committed to leveraging space technology to enhance life on Earth.
Planet is at the forefront of innovation, operating the world's largest constellation of imaging satellites. Our cloud-based platform provides unprecedented datasets that serve critical needs across commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors, blending our roles as both a space and data company.
Our global clientele harnesses Planet's data to create pioneering technologies, boost revenue, advance research, and confront some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
With full control over our hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our team comprises a diverse collection of experts, promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.
We prioritize our team members, fostering a supportive community that is poised for growth. Be part of our mission to revolutionize how people perceive our planet.
Planet operates globally, with a remote workforce and offices in San Francisco, Washington D. C., Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Calibration and Validation (CalVal) team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the integrity and development of our geometric models. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing scalable, automated processes to ensure that our products not only meet but exceed stringent geometric specifications and service level agreements (SLAs). You will work on photogrammetric models, error budgets, and calibration strategies for our high-resolution and next-generation monitoring systems, ensuring spatial integrity across various fleets. Additionally, you will lead performance characterization and investigate complex image quality issues, addressing sensor model and geometric anomalies to establish long-term solutions that uphold Planet’s high standards of spatial data.
This is a full-time, remote position based in Austria. If you are located near one of our offices, you are expected to work from that office three days a week.
