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Software Engineer

Planet LabsSloveniaFull Time
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Job Description

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

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.

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.

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. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

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.

About the Role:

The team responsible for Data Availability on Sentinel Hub is looking for a Software Engineer, passionate about data and its rapid access in the Sentinel Hub platform. In this role, you will maintain and help build software which deals with the complexities of Earth Observation data and makes this invisible to the users. This may involve working closely with varied teams of engineers and scientists while trying to find the right approach. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude and are excited about Planet’s mission.

This is a full-time, hybrid position which requires you to work in our office in Ljubljana, Slovenia, at least 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own:

  • Maintaining existing and developing new data pipelines.
  • Building new, custom services which increase the amount of data available on the platform.
  • Developing tools and libraries and writing technical documentation.
  • Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues.

What You Bring:

  • 4+ years of experience in software development.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Geoinformatics, computer science, physical science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or a comparable field of study.
  • Experience with Java or other similar object oriented language.
  • Experience with REST APIs, HTTP(S).
  • Familiarity with cloud object storage solutions such as AWS S3.
  • Experience working with raster data, ideally geospatial formats like Cloud-Optimized GeoTIFFs (COGs).
  • Excellent communication skills in English, written and oral.
  • A commitment to code quality, demonstrated by hands-on experience in writing tests and building a culture of quality assurance.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams that put customer requirements first.
  • Ability to be adaptable and open to changes and challenges.
  • Willingness to learn quickly and take on unfamiliar tasks.

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Experience with satellite data.
  • Experience with devops tools.
  • Experience building backend services and infrastructure that scales and is easy to evolve.
  • A solid grasp of fundamental Remote Sensing concepts.

Application Deadline:

April 19, 2026 at 23:59 (11:59p PT)

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Equity
  • Volunteering Paid Time Off

Why we care so much about Belonging.
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.

EEO statement:
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. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:
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 [email protected] or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

Privacy Policy: 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.

Privacy Policy (European Applicants): 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.

AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.

Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact [email protected] with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

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Job Details

Category
Software
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Slovenia
Posted
Jan 21, 2026, 12:05 PM
Listed
Jan 21, 2026, 12:05 PM

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