Senior Software Engineer

Who you are

• 10+ years of relevant work experience developing web applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other relevant field
• Proficiency with React and component-based architecture
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
• Ability to lead feature implementation from discovery through deployment
• Ability to improve team capabilities through code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Experience mentoring teammates on Front End best practices
• Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company
• Experience with state management and data fetching in frontend applications
• Experience working with REST APIs
• Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design
• Experience with monorepo tooling or large-scale frontend architectures
• Experience with mapping libraries or data visualization tools
• Experience with modern testing frameworks and CI/CD practices and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity
• Background in geospatial technologies, remote sensing, or the defense and intelligence sector

What the job involves

• The Global Monitoring Service (GMS) App Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of our application's frontend
• We are looking for an individual who can contribute deep technical expertise and provide mentorship to ensure adherence to frontend best practices
• The GMS App Team is responsible for providing a customized application for Defense & Intelligence customers from around the world
• This application provides daily, near-real time monitoring and analytic insights on customer-defined sites built atop Planet’s satellite data
• Design and implement frontend features
• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React and TypeScript
• Mentor other engineers through code reviews and technical discussions
• Contribute to backend systems and APIs as needed, with a primary focus on frontend ownership
• Drive architectural decisions impacting the frontend, including component design and state management patterns
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver solutions

The application process

• Application Deadline: November 21, 2026 at 11:59p PT
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan
• Wellness program and massages
• Flexible time off
• Recognition programs
• Commuter benefits
• Learning and tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Offsites and happy hours
• Volunteering benefits