Planet
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help develop transformative solutions for our most strategic accounts, starting with our Global Defense and Security customers. In this role, you will work directly with key partners, acting as a senior technical contributor and hands-on builder within a collaborative engineering team. Your mission will be to tackle complex, mission-critical customer challenges by building high-impact software solutions.
You will have a high degree of autonomy to design and build what is needed, turning ambiguous requirements into functional and reliable software. Your work will directly contribute to delivering on critical customer commitments and will help inform future product development. This role is ideal for an individual contributor who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys taking ownership of complex technical problems from design to delivery.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Arlington office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- 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.
What You Bring:
- 6+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering or in an equivalent technical role.
- 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.
- Must have a current active security clearance (TS or TS/TSI).
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience with JavaScript, Java, Go or C#.
Application Deadline:
June 10, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Planet
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
We are hiring a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to drive pipeline growth and create new business opportunities in the commercial sector. This role focuses primarily on outbound prospecting, identifying potential customers, and engaging key decision-makers to generate high-quality sales opportunities.
As an integral part of the sales organization, the SDR will work closely with Account Executives (AEs) to develop a qualified and closable pipeline. You will be responsible for strategic outreach, account research, and multi-channel engagement to connect with potential customers and position our solutions effectively.
This role provides the opportunity to develop strong outbound sales skills, gain exposure to strategic account development, and work closely with industry-leading professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, growth oriented, and results-driven with a passion for learning and achieving sales targets.
This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.
Impact You’ll Own:
- Proactively identify and engage potential customers, focusing on outbound prospecting to build a high-quality pipeline.
- Develop and execute strategic outreach through personalized emails, cold calls, social selling, and industry events.
- Understand industry trends and customer pain points, positioning solutions effectively to create interest and drive engagement.
- Qualify leads and opportunities, ensuring alignment with ideal customer profiles and passing high-potential prospects to AEs.
- Collaborate with AEs and marketing to refine messaging, develop targeted campaigns, and optimize pipeline conversion.
- Monitor and report on pipeline activity, providing insights and forecasts to sales leadership.
What You Bring:
- 2+ years of experience in sales development, business development, or relevant sales experience.
- Ability to generate pipeline through outbound prospecting, including cold calling and multi-channel outreach.
- Good research and account-mapping skills, with the ability to identify key decision-makers and uncover business needs.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages that drive engagement.
- Experience using CRM and sales engagement tools (Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar platforms).
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, target-driven environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, or other relevant major
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience exceeding outbound sales metrics, such as meeting or surpassing call, email, and opportunity creation targets.
- Experience in a consultative sales approach, effectively leading early-stage sales conversations and uncovering deeper business needs.
- Ability to quickly learn and articulate complex solutions, particularly in geospatial data, SaaS, or analytics-driven industries.
- Experience working in fast-growing or high-performance sales teams, adapting to changing priorities and growth strategies.
- Ability to craft compelling, hyper-personalized outreach based on research, industry trends, and prospect-specific challenges.
- Ability to stay informed on industry trends.
#LI-REMOTE
Application Deadline:
May 10, 2026 by 11:59 PM PT
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Planet
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
The AI Engineer will help define, architect, and implement / project manage how artificial intelligence is applied across Planet's marketing organization to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance. This role will identify opportunities to integrate AI into marketing workflows, campaign development, and marketing operations, while helping build the technical infrastructure in tandem with the corporate engineering team that powers pipeline generation and customer acquisition.
This person will work cross-functionally with Growth Marketing, Marketing Operations, Revenue Operations, Product Marketing, Corporate Engineering, and Data teams to introduce AI-driven systems and automated agents that improve campaign velocity, marketing insights, and pipeline impact. The ideal candidate is a builder at heart who combines marketing and revenue operations knowledge with a technical mindset to help translate emerging AI capabilities and business needs into scalable GTM systems.
Impact You'll Own:
- Identify gaps, create strategy for, and implement AI across marketing workflows including campaign execution, content production, analytics, and marketing operations. From concept, through execution.
- Architect and build an AI-first GTM engine that identifies, engages, and converts high-value customer segments through automated lead research and qualification systems.
- Use AI to spearhead complex data analytics and build GTM data optimization layers to report on funnel performance and revenue attribution.
- Partner with Growth and regional marketing teams to apply AI to campaign planning, structured messaging experimentation loops, and audience targeting.
- Collaborate with Marketing Operations, RevOps, and Corporate Engineering to integrate new AI tools and automated outreach sequences into existing CRM and marketing automation platforms.
- Work with Corporate engineering to evaluate emerging AI technologies and vendors, selecting tools that build a robust GTM technology stack.
- Develop internal playbooks and frameworks for how marketing teams should use AI tools in their daily work.
- Support AI-driven experimentation including creative testing, automated messaging variations, and landing page drafts.
- Help train marketing teams on AI capabilities, best practices, and responsible use of AI technologies.
- Lead, monitor, and report on the impact of AI initiatives across campaign velocity, marketing efficiency, and pipeline generation.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure AI initiatives align with Planet's mission to make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.
What You Bring:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data analytics, or automation engineer with at least 1 year building production-grade AI systems.
- Hands-on experience working with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source), including prompt design, evaluation, and iteration
- Experience building agentic workflows that take actions (not just generate text), including tool use, chaining, and structured outputs
- Demonstrated ability to design and build complex operational systems from scratch that support marketing, sales, or revenue teams.
- Experience working in marketing technology platforms such as CRM systems (Salesforce), marketing automation tools (Marketo), and data enrichment platforms.
- Experience implementing artificial intelligence tools including generative AI, workflow orchestration tools, and AI-powered analytics platforms.
- Experience improving marketing workflows through automation, process design, or technical system implementation.
- Ability to translate technical capabilities into practical marketing applications and automated engagement sequences that support business goals.
- Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, product, corporate engineering, and data teams.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret market data and customer signals to evaluate the impact of marketing initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to help teams adopt new tools and processes.
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where systems and processes are being built for the first time.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience applying AI to marketing functions such as campaign development, content production, experimentation, or personalization, reporting, analytics, and personalization.
- You’ve built AI systems that directly impacted revenue, growth, or operations (not just demos or prototypes)
- Familiarity with marketing AI tools such as generative content platforms, AI analytics tools, or AI-native GTM enhancements.
- Experience building internal frameworks or playbooks for new technology adoption.
- Experience working in high-growth technology companies or data-driven marketing environments.
- Strong technical curiosity regarding how automation and AI can reshape traditional revenue workflows.
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Planet
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
The AI Engineer will help define, architect, and implement / project manage how artificial intelligence is applied across Planet's marketing organization to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance. This role will identify opportunities to integrate AI into marketing workflows, campaign development, and marketing operations, while helping build the technical infrastructure in tandem with the corporate engineering team that powers pipeline generation and customer acquisition.
This person will work cross-functionally with Growth Marketing, Marketing Operations, Revenue Operations, Product Marketing, Corporate Engineering, and Data teams to introduce AI-driven systems and automated agents that improve campaign velocity, marketing insights, and pipeline impact. The ideal candidate is a builder at heart who combines marketing and revenue operations knowledge with a technical mindset to help translate emerging AI capabilities and business needs into scalable GTM systems.
Impact You'll Own:
- Identify gaps, create strategy for, and implement AI across marketing workflows including campaign execution, content production, analytics, and marketing operations. From concept, through execution.
- Architect and build an AI-first GTM engine that identifies, engages, and converts high-value customer segments through automated lead research and qualification systems.
- Use AI to spearhead complex data analytics and build GTM data optimization layers to report on funnel performance and revenue attribution.
- Partner with Growth and regional marketing teams to apply AI to campaign planning, structured messaging experimentation loops, and audience targeting.
- Collaborate with Marketing Operations, RevOps, and Corporate Engineering to integrate new AI tools and automated outreach sequences into existing CRM and marketing automation platforms.
- Work with Corporate engineering to evaluate emerging AI technologies and vendors, selecting tools that build a robust GTM technology stack.
- Develop internal playbooks and frameworks for how marketing teams should use AI tools in their daily work.
- Support AI-driven experimentation including creative testing, automated messaging variations, and landing page drafts.
- Help train marketing teams on AI capabilities, best practices, and responsible use of AI technologies.
- Lead, monitor, and report on the impact of AI initiatives across campaign velocity, marketing efficiency, and pipeline generation.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure AI initiatives align with Planet's mission to make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.
What You Bring:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data analytics, or automation engineer with at least 1 year building production-grade AI systems.
- Hands-on experience working with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source), including prompt design, evaluation, and iteration
- Experience building agentic workflows that take actions (not just generate text), including tool use, chaining, and structured outputs
- Demonstrated ability to design and build complex operational systems from scratch that support marketing, sales, or revenue teams.
- Experience working in marketing technology platforms such as CRM systems (Salesforce), marketing automation tools (Marketo), and data enrichment platforms.
- Experience implementing artificial intelligence tools including generative AI, workflow orchestration tools, and AI-powered analytics platforms.
- Experience improving marketing workflows through automation, process design, or technical system implementation.
- Ability to translate technical capabilities into practical marketing applications and automated engagement sequences that support business goals.
- Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, product, corporate engineering, and data teams.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret market data and customer signals to evaluate the impact of marketing initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to help teams adopt new tools and processes.
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where systems and processes are being built for the first time.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience applying AI to marketing functions such as campaign development, content production, experimentation, or personalization, reporting, analytics, and personalization.
- You’ve built AI systems that directly impacted revenue, growth, or operations (not just demos or prototypes)
- Familiarity with marketing AI tools such as generative content platforms, AI analytics tools, or AI-native GTM enhancements.
- Experience building internal frameworks or playbooks for new technology adoption.
- Experience working in high-growth technology companies or data-driven marketing environments.
- Strong technical curiosity regarding how automation and AI can reshape traditional revenue workflows.
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
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Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
The Customer Success Team at Planet is looking for a Customer Success Manager specializing in the Defense and Intelligence sectors. This role will focus primarily on supporting customers within the U.S. Defense and Intelligence communities, helping them derive maximum value from Planet’s imagery, platform, and services. We are looking for a geospatial expert to foster and manage relationships with customers utilizing our platform and imagery in these critical domains. Your mission will be to serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring our clients derive maximum value while staying informed about product updates and industry developments. We are seeking candidates who understand the strategic importance of remote sensing data in Defense and Intelligence contexts, capable of guiding customers through platform nuances and identifying tailored solutions for them.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our D.C. office in Arlington, VA 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with Defense and Intelligence customers, with a focus on U.S. accounts
- Ensure successful onboarding, training of new customers, and effective use of products
- Provide hands-on training and support to help customers effectively use Planet’s platforms, data, and solutions
- Assist customers to expand their usage and adoption of our products
- Bring geospatial and mission knowledge to every interaction, acting as a trusted technical advisor
- Serve as the internal advocate for your customers and the external face of Planet, ensuring alignment on goals and outcomes
- Provide excellent customer experience, ensure successful delivery of our services, and produce timely solutions according to customer needs and goals
- Maintain consistent communication with customers throughout the contract lifecycle and escalate issues as needed
- Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Product, Support, Professional Services) to deliver a seamless customer experience
- Identify and drive expansion opportunities while managing renewals through strategic collaboration with Account Executives
What You Bring:
- 4+ years of experience in Customer Success, account management, or related fields
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience collaborating with the U.S. Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community
- Excellent orientation towards delivering solutions and value to clients
- Proficient in remote sensing, GIS, or geospatial imagery products, particularly in their applications within the DoD and IC sectors
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to work
- Ability to multitask, work independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Technical experience in remote sensing platforms and solutions
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to accurately capture customer requirements (Voice of the Customer) and effectively relay needs and impacts to both leadership and product teams
- Experience with geospatial software such as QGIS, SocketGXP, Esri products, GDAL, or equivalent
- Flexibility and willingness to travel as required
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Active or ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
- Experience supporting GEOINT missions in the U.S.
- Technical affinity around APIs
- Python scripting experience
Application Deadline:
June 29, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
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Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
Planet is scaling aggressively — growing our go-to-market engine, expanding into new customer segments, and building the corporate infrastructure to support a company that is transitioning from early adopter traction to mainstream market leadership. The teams that make this possible — Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Legal, People, and Company Operations — are all hiring simultaneously, and they need a recruiting partner who can move fluidly across these very different functions while maintaining quality and speed.
As a Talent Acquisition Partner aligned to the Commercial & G&A pod, you will own full-cycle recruiting across the broadest portfolio of role types on the TA team. In a single quarter, you may be sourcing enterprise Account Executives, closing a Marketing search, filling a Senior Financial Analyst role, and recruiting a Contracts Manager — each with different hiring manager expectations, candidate profiles, and market dynamics. The through-line is your ability to learn any function quickly, calibrate with hiring managers efficiently, and deliver candidates who raise the bar.
This is a pod-based role with persistent alignment, meaning you will build lasting relationships with the leadership teams across Commercial and G&A — understanding their organizational structures, growth plans, and talent gaps so you can anticipate demand rather than react to it. You will work alongside a Manager of TA who leads the pod and carries his own requisition load, creating a two-person team that can balance workload and share market intelligence across the portfolio.
You will report to and partner closely with your pod lead, while working with Talent Operations to deliver against quarterly hiring targets across all Commercial and G&A functions.
This role is based in Washington, DC, where a significant portion of Planet's Commercial and G&A leadership operates. This is a full-time, temporary position is expected to last 12 months with potential to be Permanent. This is a hybrid role which will require you to work from our D.C. office in Arlington, VA 3 days per week.
Impact You’ll Own:
- Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across Commercial and G&A — including Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Legal, People, and Company Operations — managing the widest variety of role types on the TA team.
- Manage 10–15 concurrent requisitions spanning a diverse portfolio, from revenue-generating go-to-market roles to corporate functions, adapting your sourcing strategy, candidate assessment approach, and stakeholder communication to each function's unique requirements.
- Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers across multiple departments — learning their team structures, business objectives, and hiring preferences so you become the first call when a new need emerges, not an afterthought when a requisition is already overdue.
- Develop fluency across multiple talent markets simultaneously — understanding what makes a great enterprise sales hire different from a great finance hire, where to find government contracts specialists, and how to assess marketing leadership candidates, all within the same quarter.
- Partner with your pod lead to balance workload across the Commercial & G&A portfolio, jointly managing capacity during peak hiring periods and ensuring continuity of coverage when demand surges in any single function.
- Maintain accurate pipeline data in Greenhouse, run structured pipeline reviews, and use data to identify bottlenecks, forecast delivery, and adjust strategies in real time.
- Serve as a candidate experience champion across all of your functions — ensuring that whether someone is interviewing for an Account Executive role or a Senior Counsel position, the process is professional, well-organized, and reflects Planet's values.
- Contribute market intelligence back to the broader TA team — sharing insights on compensation trends, competitive hiring activity, and sourcing strategies that may apply beyond your pod.
What You Bring:
- 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with success hiring across multiple corporate functions — not just one vertical. You have recruited for go-to-market roles and corporate functions, ideally within the same organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience recruiting in a technology company environment where commercial hiring is tied to revenue growth — you understand the urgency behind sales hiring and the strategic importance of getting corporate functions right as a company scales.
- Ability to context-switch rapidly between very different role types and stakeholder profiles without sacrificing quality.
- Solid business acumen that allows you to understand how each function contributes to the company's growth.
- Sourcing skills across diverse talent markets — you know how to find enterprise sales professionals, corporate finance leaders, government contracts specialists, and marketing executives without relying solely on inbound applications.
- Proficiency with Greenhouse or a comparable enterprise ATS, including pipeline management, reporting, and structured interview workflows.
- Excellent judgment on candidate assessment across different functions — you can calibrate quickly with a hiring manager, push back constructively on unrealistic requirements, and recognize transferable skills that others might miss.
- Solid communication and relationship management skills — you will be a primary point of contact for hiring managers across many departments and need to maintain trust and credibility with all of them simultaneously.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience recruiting for government-adjacent or defense-related commercial roles, particularly in business development, capture management, or government contracts — understanding the unique profile of candidates who sell into federal and intelligence agencies.
- Experience in aerospace, satellite, earth observation, or geospatial technology companies where the commercial team sells complex, technical products to a mix of government and enterprise customers.
- Familiarity with recruiting for distributed teams across multiple US offices and time zones, with an understanding of how location strategy affects candidate pools and compensation.
- Experience working in a pod-based or business unit-aligned recruiting model where you developed multi-functional expertise over time rather than specializing in a single domain.
Application Deadline:
June 25, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
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Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
The Global Deal Desk Manager is the key strategic partner between Sales, FP&A, Product, and Legal, acting as mission control for our most complex, strategic customer deals, as well as providing key leadership on emergent pricing and packaging. This role will provide responsive, proactive advisory to the Sales organization, ensuring deals are structured for customer success, while adhering to company objectives, margins, regulatory compliance and corporate policies. This role is a key driver of scale for our Pricing and Packaging, Proposals, and Services organizations, overseeing the development and execution of optimized, repeatable deal playbooks.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco or Washington D.C. office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Leadership: Serve as a strategic advisor through management of a multi-sector, multi-industry, global Deal Desk function
- Deal Structure: Architect standard deal structures for emerging capabilities, in close partnership with Product, Engineering, and FP&A teams
- Optimization: Optimize nonstandard sales for ASC 606 compliance
- Simplicity: Analyze deal trends; provide recommendations on pricing, packaging, and business rules through a continuous improvement cycle
- Consistency: Develop and standardize business rules
- Velocity: Drive formal, fast-paced Deal Committees for large, complex deal reviews, within tight time frames, for emergent needs
- Strategic Partner: Facilitate the launch of new pricing rollouts, with a key role in customer migrations
- Automation: Integrate seamless nonstandard content development across Proposals, as well as simplify deliverable forecasts for Finance and Accounting
What You Bring:
- 6+ years of direct Deal Desk experience, more desired
- Expert in revenue recognition (ASC 606) and common SaaS metrics
- High proficiency in Salesforce and CPQ
- Track record of deal structuring and pricing analysis
- Experience with contract management
- Expert stakeholder management and communication skills
- Expert collaborator and negotiator
- Experience challenging and influencing an Executive audience
- Industry AI trends in Deal Desk Management
What Makes You Stand Out:
- 8+ years in Deal Desk functions, or advanced negotiation experience
- Solid FP&A background
- Experience launching a Deal Desk
- Experience in government contracting or large Prime contracting motions
- Experience with both SaaS and hardware sales
Application Deadline:
June 29, 2026 at 11:59p PT
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Planet
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
Planet is executing one of its most ambitious hiring years — onboarding hundreds of new team members across multiple geographies to deliver on our growth plan, launch a second manufacturing hub in Berlin, and scale our Earth intelligence products to market. Behind every hire is a complex operational machine: ATS workflows, interview scheduling, offer approvals, compliance checks, onboarding handoffs, and dozens of process touchpoints that determine whether a candidate has a world-class experience or drops out of the funnel.
As Senior Manager, Talent Operations, you will own that machine. You will lead a team of operations specialists, recruiting coordinators, and support staff that keeps the entire hiring lifecycle running smoothly — from requisition creation through offer acceptance. You will drive the Talent Operations Roadmap, which includes active projects spanning AI interview assessment tool deployment, global process standardization, headcount approval flow redesign, SLA audits, and interview process documentation.
This role sits at the intersection of process design, technology, compliance, and candidate experience. You will be responsible for ensuring that our operational infrastructure scales at the same pace as our hiring ambitions — and that every touchpoint in the recruiting process reflects the quality and rigor candidates expect from a company building technology that monitors the entire planet.
This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management. You will partner closely with the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to ensure that the operational data flowing out of your systems — pipeline velocity, stage conversion rates, scheduling throughput — feeds directly into the capacity model that drives recruiting resource allocation.
This is a critical role. This hire will immediately unblock a significant body of work and drive operational leadership to a function that touches every hire the company makes.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Washington D.C. office 3 days per week.
Impact You’ll Own:
- Own and execute the Talent Operations Roadmap — a portfolio of active projects including AI assessment tool evaluation and rollout, global process standardization, headcount approval flow redesign, SLA audit and enforcement, and interview training program development.
- Lead and develop a team of operations and coordination professionals across multiple offices, setting priorities, coaching on operational excellence, and ensuring coordination coverage meets the needs of a growing recruiting team.
- Drive scorecard SLA compliance to target by implementing process controls, automated reminders, and accountability mechanisms within the ATS — turning a lagging metric into a leading indicator of interview quality.
- Reduce time-to-fill by identifying and streamlining operational bottlenecks — particularly in interview scheduling, offer approval workflows, and pre-offer document processing.
- Operationalize the selected AI interview assessment tool across the full recruiting team, including training, change management, hiring manager onboarding, and usage analytics tracking.
- Own ATS administration, configuration, and optimization — including custom workflows, approval chains, reporting dashboards, offer templates, and compliance-driven fields for global hiring across multiple entities and geographies.
- Lead the headcount approval flow redesign — documenting the current state, mapping the ideal state, building automated workflows, and launching with clear communication and documentation.
- Ensure onboarding compliance for all new hires across multiple geographies, working closely with People Operations to hand off candidates cleanly and verify all pre-hire documentation including background checks, export control clearances, work authorization, and international entity requirements.
- Build and maintain the talent operations knowledge base — ensuring all processes, policies, and SLAs are documented, current, and accessible to the recruiting team and hiring managers.
- Partner with the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to provide the operational data that feeds the capacity model — including pipeline velocity metrics, stage conversion rates, and scheduling throughput — so that resource allocation decisions are grounded in real process performance.
What You Bring:
- 6+ years of experience in talent operations, or HR operations.
- 4+ years managing a team of coordinators and operations specialists at a scaling technology company.
- Deep expertise with Greenhouse ATS or a comparable enterprise applicant tracking system, including administration, workflow configuration, custom reporting, and integration management.
- Experience driving SLA compliance and process adherence across a distributed recruiting team — you have built the dashboards, set the targets, and held people accountable.
- Experience managing recruiting coordination at scale (100+ hires per quarter), including complex multi-timezone scheduling, onsite coordination, and high-volume offer processing.
- Track record of successfully deploying new recruiting technology — AI tools, scheduling automation, assessment platforms — with measurable adoption and impact metrics.
- Project management capability to run multiple concurrent workstreams (roadmap execution, tool deployment, process redesign) without dropping priorities.
- Experience with global hiring operations, particularly EMEA compliance, offer letter localization, and navigating local employment requirements.
- Data-oriented mindset — you use pipeline metrics, SLA data, and process analytics to identify bottlenecks and make decisions, not intuition alone.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience supporting a German entity setup, including familiarity with German employment compliance.
- Background in aerospace, hardware, or manufacturing recruiting operations where compliance requirements such as export control and security clearances add operational complexity.
- Experience with headcount planning and approval workflow tools that integrate with HRIS and finance systems.
- Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar process improvement credentials that demonstrate operational rigor.
- Experience building or rebuilding a talent operations function from the ground up — including establishing SLAs, standing up reporting, and creating documentation where little or none existed.
Application Deadline:
June 25, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
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Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
The US Army Account Executive will manage Planet’s relationship with the US Army. Additionally, the Account and Program Manager will find new customers for Planet’s broad area monitoring and search product lines as we continue to grow sales according to our business plan. The ideal candidate is a driven, creative, and independent thinker who will assist in our expansion into new markets. This person will have a strong business acumen and an aptitude to learn new things.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Arlington office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Manage Planet’s relationship with the US Army and other stakeholders to provide geospatial intelligence-derived products and information, including coordinating with the Professional Services team and the Customer Success team.
- Identify, qualify, negotiate, and close opportunities to expand the customer base for imagery and geospatial intelligence-derived products and services, as well as applications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to provide further value to the US Army and Combatant Command customers.
- Target further opportunities with the U.S. Government (DoD) accounts and partner companies with a specific focus to US Army current and upcoming programs of record.
- Identify, qualify, negotiate, and close large-scale complex deals and drive sales revenue targets.
- Technical understanding of geo-spatial imagery products, or a similar technical field and know the customer segments we sell to.
- Develop an extensive pipeline of new sales leads, provide product and sales demonstrations to prospective customers, and formulate appropriate business relationships with accounts.
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers for prospect meetings and presentations, generate proposals and present pricing to executive level buyers.
- Maintain weekly pipeline reporting and accurately forecast quarterly and annual business.
What You Bring:
- 6+ years of relevant technical area experience (equivalent to military O-3/GS-12 or above).
- 5+ years of related experience in Software and/or Data as a Service sales.
- Bachelor’s degree with a major relevant to the duties of the position.
- Ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.
- Experience successfully prospecting, finding, and winning business with new customers.
- Experience selling to Federal customers including understanding the nuances of sales cycles and how to navigate multiple agencies/divisions.
- Ability to forecast accurately and manage a pipeline of opportunities.
- Ability to source, sell, co-sell, and close large deals; carrying quota and closing should be familiar concepts.
- Ability to do deep discovery and build relationships to engage in complex pricing negotiations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, especially across a diverse range of people.
- Ability to manage competing requests and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Experience working in a dynamic environment with an ability to tackle unique challenges presented by its dynamic conditions.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Current or active TS/SCI security clearance.
- 3 years Joint, OSD, CCMD and/or a Military Department staff, preferably with experience in the US Army and in defense space organizations.
- Advanced degree in associated discipline.
- Experience with CRM, outreach tools and forecasting solutions.
Application Deadline:
June 11, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)
EAR/ITAR Requirements:
This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
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Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrator who wants to join a dedicated in-house legal team at a growing public company in the space sector. This role reports directly to the Associate General Counsel. The primary responsibilities of the role include serving as the internal communication hub for all matters related to performance issues for top accounts in order to help ensure all customer commitments are clearly understood, documented, and delivered on time. In addition, this role will support legal research and operational support.
The ideal candidate will have experience administering program or contract performance compliance. Candidates with experience in manufacturing, space, government, or emerging technology industries will stand out. This role will appeal to candidates who are collaborative and committed to business-first outcomes. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make an impact with your skills and your enthusiasm.
This is a full-time, hybrid position which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ or Arlington Office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Serve as the internal communication hub for all matters related to performance issues for top accounts in order to help ensure all customer commitments are clearly understood, documented, and delivered on time.
- Partner with the Sales and Proposals teams in the pre-award phase to understand customer requirements and identify any known issues that may impact future performance.
- Coordinate all activities related to post-contractual performance requirements, including maintaining detailed records itemizing requirements across multiple complex agreements with domestic and international customers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to spec.
- Partner with Subcontracts and Procurement teams to ensure customer’s requirements are fully understood and flowed through.
- Develop DACI/RACI matrices to identify the parties who are responsible for specific tasks and maintain regular communication for status updates.
- Develop strong partnership with Program Managers, Technical Support, and Customer Success Managers to ensure timely and detailed communications related to customer concerns.
- Drive readiness for scheduled customer meetings and reports.
- Identify, monitor, and respond to potential performance issues, including by drafting internal communications for a cross functional audience across all levels of the company.
- Liaise as required with finance and accounting for issues related to payment obligations or delays.
- Summarize contract performance and progress to senior and executive leadership.
- Support legal research projects, including drafting internal memoranda.
- Other legal team support as required.
- Identify and implement automated processes, using approved AI tools or other resources to maximize efficiencies.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Ability to collaborate and motivate cross functional teams to achieve goals.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to effectively communicate with management, team members, stakeholders and vendors.
- Aptitude for identifying issues and obstacles and developing creative and effective solutions.
- Experience with project management software, contract management software, Google and Microsoft Office Suites.
- Proficient organizational skills to manage tasks, priorities, and multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to develop, learn, and follow standardized processes and procedures.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to tailor communication to the target audience.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, where prioritization is required to be effective.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS), specifically FAR Part 12 procurements.
- National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) Certification (CFCM preferred), Paralegal Certificate, or other similar credentials.
- Familiarity with contracting with domestic and international state and local governments.
- Experience in the space sector.
- Passion for space technologies.
- Experience working at a public company.
- Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification.
- Multilingual and/or experience working internationally.
Application Deadline:
June 5, 2026 at 11:59p PT
EAR/ITAR Requirements:
This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
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Apply to Planet
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
Planet is looking for a strategic Industry Marketing Manager to help grow our commercial business. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders from across the global commercial business group to drive demand for our products and solutions among industry audiences worldwide.
This role sits on the Product, Industry, Partner and Customer Marketing team and is responsible for developing compelling narratives that resonate with audiences in agriculture, energy, insurance and other industry verticals. On a day-to-day basis, you will deeply understand customer challenges, determine effective engagement strategies, and arm sales and marketing stakeholders with the right messaging, content, and competitive insights.
This role offers the opportunity to market groundbreaking data products and AI-powered solutions built on our unique near-daily Earth scan. You’ll partner closely with sales to establish Planet’s unique role in several markets and have the autonomy to determine priorities, deciding not only which projects to pursue, but also how to craft and deliver the messaging. As a go-to resource for cross-functional teams, you'll guide key marketing functions to ensure we tell compelling stories across diverse formats and channels. Your work will be used by internal stakeholders at all levels and seen by executive audiences worldwide.
The ideal candidate can rapidly grasp technical concepts and develop simple and effective narratives that resonate with industry audiences. This role is expected to routinely present internally and externally at events and webinars, and should be adept at public speaking and evangelizing Planet’s mission and solutions.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco or Washington D.C. office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Work with our commercial team to identify and prioritize key markets and expansion strategies in agriculture, energy, insurance, and other industries
- Shape the internal positioning and messaging resources that drive wider GTM initiatives and marketing campaigns
- Produce and maintain a portfolio of marketing assets and sales enablement tools (presentations, data sheets, demos, battlecards, etc.)
- Partner with sales to strategize on account-specific marketing programs and content to support pipeline growth and expansion
- Work closely with broader marketing teams (growth, regional, creative, and communications) to execute industry and account-based marketing campaigns
- Host customer-facing webinars
- Collaborate with technical teams to create interactive demos and narratives that showcase product value to be used for trade shows, industry events, and sales outreach
- Work with Partner Sales and Marketing to support co-marketing efforts with strategic partners
What You Bring:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
- 6+ years of B2B, product or solutions marketing
- Experience marketing to agriculture, energy or insurance industry audiences
- Track record positioning and marketing B2B/enterprise products
- Exceptional listening and influence skills
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Creative and analytical thinking skills; ability to synthesize information
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience partnering with product, sales, and executive stakeholders and communicating across leadership
- Excellent organizational skills, self-starter with ability to collaborate across departments
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience working with international sales teams
- Geospatial expertise
Application Deadline:
June 4, 2026 at 11:59p PT
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Planet
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
Planet is looking for a strategic Industry Marketing Manager to help grow our commercial business. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders from across the global commercial business group to drive demand for our products and solutions among industry audiences worldwide.
This role sits on the Product, Industry, Partner and Customer Marketing team and is responsible for developing compelling narratives that resonate with audiences in agriculture, energy, insurance and other industry verticals. On a day-to-day basis, you will deeply understand customer challenges, determine effective engagement strategies, and arm sales and marketing stakeholders with the right messaging, content, and competitive insights.
This role offers the opportunity to market groundbreaking data products and AI-powered solutions built on our unique near-daily Earth scan. You’ll partner closely with sales to establish Planet’s unique role in several markets and have the autonomy to determine priorities, deciding not only which projects to pursue, but also how to craft and deliver the messaging. As a go-to resource for cross-functional teams, you'll guide key marketing functions to ensure we tell compelling stories across diverse formats and channels. Your work will be used by internal stakeholders at all levels and seen by executive audiences worldwide.
The ideal candidate can rapidly grasp technical concepts and develop simple and effective narratives that resonate with industry audiences. This role is expected to routinely present internally and externally at events and webinars, and should be adept at public speaking and evangelizing Planet’s mission and solutions.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco or Washington D.C. office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Work with our commercial team to identify and prioritize key markets and expansion strategies in agriculture, energy, insurance, and other industries
- Shape the internal positioning and messaging resources that drive wider GTM initiatives and marketing campaigns
- Produce and maintain a portfolio of marketing assets and sales enablement tools (presentations, data sheets, demos, battlecards, etc.)
- Partner with sales to strategize on account-specific marketing programs and content to support pipeline growth and expansion
- Work closely with broader marketing teams (growth, regional, creative, and communications) to execute industry and account-based marketing campaigns
- Host customer-facing webinars
- Collaborate with technical teams to create interactive demos and narratives that showcase product value to be used for trade shows, industry events, and sales outreach
- Work with Partner Sales and Marketing to support co-marketing efforts with strategic partners
What You Bring:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
- 6+ years of B2B, product or solutions marketing
- Experience marketing to agriculture, energy or insurance industry audiences
- Track record positioning and marketing B2B/enterprise products
- Exceptional listening and influence skills
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Creative and analytical thinking skills; ability to synthesize information
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience partnering with product, sales, and executive stakeholders and communicating across leadership
- Excellent organizational skills, self-starter with ability to collaborate across departments
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience working with international sales teams
- Geospatial expertise
Application Deadline:
June 4, 2026 at 11:59p PT
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
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Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
This critical leadership role is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and administration of Planet's global Total Rewards strategy, encompassing all compensation and benefits programs. As the head of the function, you will ensure our rewards philosophy is competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with the company's business strategy, mission, and values, supporting talent attraction and retention globally across our SaaS and Hardware divisions. This role reports to the Chief People Officer and serves as a key partner to the Executive team, Finance, Legal and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, ensuring responsible and compliant management of executive and equity compensation in a publicly traded environment.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco or Arlington, Virginia office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Lead the development and execution of the global Total Rewards strategy, policies, and programs, including base pay, variable compensation, sales commission plans, long-term incentive/equity programs, and global benefits (health, welfare, and retirement).
- Oversee the preparation of all materials and presentations for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, including executive compensation proposals, pay-for-performance analysis, and all required public disclosures (e.g., Proxy statement).
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with global regulatory requirements (e.g., FLSA, GDPR, pay equity laws) and are administered efficiently and accurately.
- Partner with Finance and Legal teams on budgeting, financial planning, and the legal aspects of plan design and implementation, especially concerning a publicly traded company's financial and governance requirements.
- Manage and mentor the Total Rewards team, establishing high performance standards and developing expertise in compensation and benefits administration.
- Drive market competitiveness by conducting comprehensive benchmarking and salary surveys to attract and retain top talent across various global markets and technical disciplines, including engineering for SaaS and Hardware.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards leadership roles.
- 8+ years managing global compensation and benefits programs.
- Experience designing and managing executive and equity compensation programs for a publicly traded company.
- Deep expertise in global benefits, including best practices for health, welfare, and retirement programs across major regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, APAC).
- Ability to partner effectively with senior executives, Compensation Committees, and external consultants (e.g., legal counsel, compensation advisors).
- Knowledge of compensation principles, including job evaluation, market pricing, and incentive plan design in the technology sector (SaaS and/or Hardware preferred).
- Ability to conduct comprehensive analysis, model financial impact, and communicate complex Total Rewards information to diverse audiences.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience leading global Total Rewards in both a software and hardware company
- Proven results enhancing employee experience and driving business outcomes through the design, implementation, communication, education and optimization of global Total Rewards investments and program enhancements.
- Certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar relevant professional designation.
Application Deadline:
May 19, 2026 at 11:59p PT
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Planet
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
This critical leadership role is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and administration of Planet's global Total Rewards strategy, encompassing all compensation and benefits programs. As the head of the function, you will ensure our rewards philosophy is competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with the company's business strategy, mission, and values, supporting talent attraction and retention globally across our SaaS and Hardware divisions. This role reports to the Chief People Officer and serves as a key partner to the Executive team, Finance, Legal and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, ensuring responsible and compliant management of executive and equity compensation in a publicly traded environment.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco or Arlington, Virginia office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Lead the development and execution of the global Total Rewards strategy, policies, and programs, including base pay, variable compensation, sales commission plans, long-term incentive/equity programs, and global benefits (health, welfare, and retirement).
- Oversee the preparation of all materials and presentations for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, including executive compensation proposals, pay-for-performance analysis, and all required public disclosures (e.g., Proxy statement).
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with global regulatory requirements (e.g., FLSA, GDPR, pay equity laws) and are administered efficiently and accurately.
- Partner with Finance and Legal teams on budgeting, financial planning, and the legal aspects of plan design and implementation, especially concerning a publicly traded company's financial and governance requirements.
- Manage and mentor the Total Rewards team, establishing high performance standards and developing expertise in compensation and benefits administration.
- Drive market competitiveness by conducting comprehensive benchmarking and salary surveys to attract and retain top talent across various global markets and technical disciplines, including engineering for SaaS and Hardware.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards leadership roles.
- 8+ years managing global compensation and benefits programs.
- Experience designing and managing executive and equity compensation programs for a publicly traded company.
- Deep expertise in global benefits, including best practices for health, welfare, and retirement programs across major regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, APAC).
- Ability to partner effectively with senior executives, Compensation Committees, and external consultants (e.g., legal counsel, compensation advisors).
- Knowledge of compensation principles, including job evaluation, market pricing, and incentive plan design in the technology sector (SaaS and/or Hardware preferred).
- Ability to conduct comprehensive analysis, model financial impact, and communicate complex Total Rewards information to diverse audiences.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience leading global Total Rewards in both a software and hardware company
- Proven results enhancing employee experience and driving business outcomes through the design, implementation, communication, education and optimization of global Total Rewards investments and program enhancements.
- Certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar relevant professional designation.
Application Deadline:
May 19, 2026 at 11:59p PT
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: 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. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Planet