Software Engineer

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Planet is a global space‑and‑data company that designs, builds and operates the world's largest imaging‑satellite constellation. The firm delivers massive, cloud‑based datasets to commercial, environmental and humanitarian customers, helping them develop new technologies, drive revenue and solve complex challenges. The role is a full‑time Software Engineer who will join a small, distributed team focused on creating clear, interactive experiences for customers to understand their accounts. The position is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the Berlin or Ljubljana office, while the rest of the work can be done remotely. Day‑to‑day you will iterate on a newly built ecosystem of web applications, turning complex account information into intuitive, interactive UI components. Responsibilities include identifying and fixing technical issues, conducting design and code reviews, and delivering new features based on team feedback. You will also develop reusable tools and libraries, write technical documentation to aid other engineering teams, and ensure code quality through automated testing. The work involves front‑end development with React and TypeScript, and integration with Python and Go back‑ends, while collaborating closely with product managers, designers and cross‑functional teams. The must‑have qualifications are a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least four years of professional software development experience. Proven expertise with React and TypeScript, including steering the architecture of React applications, is required. Candidates must be proficient in English, have a track record of working in cross‑functional, customer‑focused teams, and be comfortable with CI/CD pipelines and source‑control tools such as GitHub or GitLab. Adaptability and openness to mentorship are also essential. Nice‑to‑have skills include experience collaborating with product managers and designers, familiarity with a production React ecosystem (e.g., Redux Thunk, Emotion CSS), and knowledge of OpenAPI or REST code generation. Experience with iterative agile development, spatial data, and web‑mapping technologies will further differentiate candidates. The role offers a competitive salary range of €60,900, €76,100 in Germany, plus potential discretionary bonuses, equity, and a suite of benefits such as paid time off, wellness programs, home‑office reimbursements, tuition assistance and volunteering leave. Planet emphasizes belonging, diversity and a people‑centric culture, encouraging applicants who may not meet every listed criterion to apply. What the role asks for: - 4+ years software development experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar - Experience with React and TypeScript - Professional proficiency in English - Experience in cross‑functional, customer‑first teams - Ability to adapt and accept mentorship - Experience with CI/CD and GitHub or GitLab - Nice‑to‑have: experience with Redux Thunk and Emotion CSS - Nice‑to‑have: OpenAPI or REST code generation experience - Nice‑to‑have: agile iterative development background - Nice‑to‑have: spatial data and web‑mapping experience