Flight Software Engineer

Planet

San Francisco, CA

hybrid mid

Description

Planet is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded software for their satellites. This hybrid role involves designing and implementing software components, improving fleet performance, and collaborating with various teams. The engineer will also be responsible for root cause analysis and ensuring the systems meet operational demands.

Skills Required

C/C++ on Linux, Python on Linux/MacOS/Windows, C/C++ for embedded systems (RTOS or bare-metal), Go/Rust/C# on Linux/MacOS/Windows, Git, SVN, Mercurial, Linux/Unix systems programming, RTOS, FPGA softcores, RISC-V, Docker/lxc, communication skills

Benefits

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

Job Details
Compensation:
$115,800—$142,700 USD
Work Schedule:
hybrid
Seniority:
mid
Degree Required:
Under Graduate
Apply By:
April 11, 2026
Posted:
2026-01-16 11:16:46
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