or apply directly on Planet's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Planet's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Planet's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Planet
- high 56 stale, 12 reposted of 127 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Planet's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Planet.
About this role
As a Senior Data Visualization Engineer at Planet, you will focus on making the company's satellite data accessible and understandable through visual storytelling. You will collaborate with marketing teams to create graphics, animations, and presentations that effectively communicate the value of Planet's data products. This role requires a combination of technical expertise in geospatial data and creative skills in visual communication, all while working in a hybrid environment from the San Francisco office three days a week.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Planet as an employer.
What you need
- 6+ years experience in relevant technical roles, preferably with geospatial and/or remote sensing data
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads in a dynamic, client-driven work environment
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Advanced knowledge of use cases for remote sensing data
- Knowledge of cartographic and data visualization best practices
Nice to have
- Experience working in the space and/or Earth observation industry
- Working knowledge of modern and widely supported front- and back-end programming languages, libraries, and frameworks (Javascript, React, D3, NextJS, Svelte, etc.)
- Experience working with and visualizing hyperspectral data
- Advanced video and animation skills
- Experience with web mapping and/or interactive web storytelling
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Full-time hybrid role requiring in-office work three days a week
- Position involves access to export-controlled information, which may affect hiring
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or mentorship programs
Summarised from Planet's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Planet on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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