Planet
Software Engineer, Compute Team
United States, Remote (Remote)From $170kmidAdded 2 days ago
About this role
Planet is seeking a Software Engineer for their Compute Team to enhance their backend services supporting satellite imagery workflows. The role emphasizes scalable, reliable system development and operational discipline using technologies like Go, Python, and Kubernetes.
What you'll do
- Develop and operate distributed systems for managing workflows
- Improve reliability and scalability by addressing edge cases
- Manage persistence layers across various databases
- Monitor service performance and respond to incidents
- Participate in on-call rotation for service support
- Collaborate on efficient data access and delivery
What they're looking for
- 4+ years experience in Go or Python
- Cloud-native development experience
- Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with orchestration workflows
- Understanding of distributed systems
- Operational knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform
- Experience with observability tools
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off and holidays
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and EAP
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
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