Senior Forward Deployment Engineer, Strategic Customer Engagements U.S.
Planet Labs · Washington, D.C.
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**Senior Forward Deployment Engineer — Strategic Customer Engagements (U.S.)** **About Planet** Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset through a revolutionary cloud-based platform for commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. **About the Role** Planet is seeking a **Senior Software Engineer** to build transformative solutions for strategic accounts—starting with **Global Defense and Security** customers. You’ll work directly with key partners as a senior technical contributor and hands-on builder within a collaborative engineering team. This is a **full-time, hybrid** role requiring **3 days per week** from the **Arlington, VA** office. --- ### Impact You’ll Own - Spearhead the full development lifecycle: discovery → decomposition → design, build, and deploy bespoke customer solutions. - Develop robust **full-stack** software (front-end, back-end, data integration, cloud infrastructure such as **AWS**, and **CI/CD** pipelines). - Collaborate with customers to understand operational challenges and translate them into technical requirements. - Analyze customer solutions to identify reusable patterns that inform broader platform development. - Use the latest **AI tooling** with an **AI-first mindset** to iterate quickly and deliver value. - Mentor teammates, conduct code reviews, and help foster a collaborative engineering culture. - Execute critical commitments on time to support key customer relationships and business goals. ### What You Bring - **6+ years** of relevant software engineering experience (or equivalent technical role). - **Bachelor’s degree** in Computer Science or a related field. - Experience with **geospatial software development** (e.g., Rasterio, Fiona, Shapely, OpenLayers, GDAL). - **AWS or GCP** experience. - Proficiency in **Python**. - Strong software engineering best practices (coding standards, code reviews, source control, testing). - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. - Experience with fast, iterative development and adapting to shifting requirements. - Willingness to travel **30–50%** to customer sites within the region. - **Current active security clearance** (**TS or TS/TSI**). ### What Makes You Stand Out - Experience with **JavaScript, Java, Go, or C#**. - Experience working with **defense and security** customer domains. --- ### Application Deadline **11:45p / 23:45 PT** on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting may be removed earlier. ### EAR/ITAR Requirements This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to access applicable export-controlled information **without additional export licensing**. --- ### Compensation **US National Salary Range:** **$160,600 — $200,800 USD** (base salary at commencement). Role may also be eligible for discretionary short-term/long-term incentives (bonus and equity). --- **Benefits (highlights)** - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision - HSA with company contribution - Generous Paid Time Off + holidays/company-wide days off - 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave - Wellness Program + EAP - Home Office + Phone/Internet reimbursement - Tuition reimbursement + LinkedIn Learning access - Equity - Commuter benefits (if local) - Volunteering Paid Time Off **EEO / Belonging / Accommodations** Planet is an equal oppo
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