Software Engineer, Manufacturing Systems

Planet

San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $114,200 - $142,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
Proficiency in python, ruby, java, or c++
Experience with gnu/linux operating systems
Building interconnected software systems with hardware
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history to deliver data for commercial and humanitarian sectors

Job Summary

  • Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history to deliver data for commercial and humanitarian sectors.
  • This role involves developing a critical hardware test framework that allows technicians to easily run tests on spacecraft in the factory.
  • The company offers comprehensive benefits including 16 weeks of paid parental leave, equity, and home office reimbursement.

Matching Summary

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history to deliver data for commercial and humanitarian sectors.

Salary

Base: $114,200 - $142,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, PTO, Parental Leave, Equity

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proficiency in Python, Ruby, Java, or C++
  • Experience with GNU/Linux operating systems
  • Building interconnected software systems with hardware
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Writing unit tests and continuous integration pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • Experience building or porting systems onto Docker
  • Knowledge of SQL, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, or Redis
  • History of guiding growth of complex software systems
  • Experience using AI technologies to automate development
  • Ability to debug hardware problems alongside software

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Access to export-controlled information without additional licensing
  • Proficiency with GNU/Linux environment

Work Rights

Must be able to access export-controlled information without additional licensing

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