Planet
Data Visualization Engineer
San Francisco, CA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$113kDetected 7 days ago
JavaScriptPythonReactNext.jsSvelteRESTData VisualizationLLMsPhotoshopIllustratorAdobe Creative SuiteHardware DesignResearchGISCommunicationRemote Sensing
About the role
- In our increasingly data-driven world, it's essential for our customers and prospects to have accessible ways to understand the value of Planet data.
- You will join the Data Visualization Team, sitting within the Marketing Department's Creative Group alongside web developers and graphic designers.
- We are looking for a spatial thinker with a passion for remote sensing analysis and visual communication to help us leverage Planet's platform and imagery products for external distribution.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Media Programs Manager and the rest of the DataViz team to prepare and share imagery externally with the press, think tanks and analysts as they try to meet tight deadlines.
- Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply.
- Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads in a dynamic, client-driven work environment without sacrificing attention to detail
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Knowledge of cartographic and data visualization best practices
- Experience in manipulating vector and raster data with core geospatial software and libraries (QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, Avenza Geographic Imager, Avenza MAPublisher, etc.)
- Experience programming with Python to analyze geospatial data and interact with APIs
- Experience working with the Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator)
- Experience working in the space and/or Earth observation industry
- 4+ years experience in relevant technical roles, preferably working with geospatial and/or remote sensing data
- Knowledge of use cases for remote sensing data
- 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
- Adept at learning new datasets, APIs, platforms, and technical concepts
- Experience working with remote, distributed, global teams
- What Makes You Stand Out:
Skills
- Welcome to Planet.
Compensation
- The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.
- The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.
- Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
- San Francisco Salary Range
- $90,200 - $112,700 USD
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
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
- Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity).
Company info
- Collaborate with Marketing colleagues to understand target audiences and create graphics for content to educate customers on how Planet data can meet their needs or solve their problems.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
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- EEO statement:
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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.
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