Senior Forward Deployed Engineer for Planet developing software solutions directly with defense and security customers. Focus on autonomy, complex problem solving, and high-impact software development.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the full development lifecycle: from discovery and decomposition to designing, building, and deploying bespoke solutions for customer challenges.
Design and develop robust, full-stack software, including front-end, back-end, data integration, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), and CI/CD pipelines.
Work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and translate them into clear technical requirements.
Identify reusable patterns in customer solutions to inform broader platform development.
Leverage the latest AI tooling and an AI-first mindset to drive rapid iteration, deliver value quickly, and adapt to evolving requirements with a bias for action.
Mentor other engineers, contribute to code reviews, and help foster a collaborative team environment.
Deliver critical commitments on time, understanding their direct impact on customer relationships and business objectives.
Requirements
6+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering or in an equivalent technical role.
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
Experience with geospatial software development and concepts (e.g., Rasterio, Fiona, Shapely, OpenLayers, GDAL).
AWS or GCP experience.
Proficiency in Python.
Excellent knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, and testing methodologies.
Excellent customer engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Experience with fast, iterative development cycles and an ability to adapt to shifting requirements.
Willingness to travel 30-50% to customer sites within the region.
Have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Benefits
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
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