Job Details

Overview

Planet is a global space and data company focused on using imaging data to help life on Earth. We design, build, and operate the largest constellation of imaging satellites and deliver data via a cloud-based platform to customers in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors.

Planet operates across hardware, data processing, and software engineering disciplines with a culture that emphasizes people and growth. We welcome team members from diverse backgrounds to contribute to our mission to change how the world is seen.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role

We are looking for an Applied AI Engineer to join the Corporate Engineering team and help build the future of Planet's digital employee experience. You will focus on leveraging AI to dramatically improve how employees work, designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions that enhance productivity, streamline business workflows, and automate internal processes across the organization.

This is a hands-on technical role working with multiple teams to identify opportunities for AI integration, from optimizing data retrieval and analysis to building custom AI agents that assist employees with daily tasks. You will help transform internal operations through innovative technology.

This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own

• Lead the AI for internal productivity roadmap by identifying and implementing AI solutions that improve efficiency and reduce friction for employees.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Act as a subject matter expert on applied AI and its potential applications.
• Design, build, and deploy AI solutions addressing internal business needs, particularly enterprise productivity. Focus areas include natural language processing, semantic search, intelligent automation of key processes, and custom chatbot development.
• Integrate AI capabilities with existing Enterprise Systems (e.g., Google Workspace, Gemini App, Notebook LM, Google Cloud Platform, Vertex AI, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence).
• Manage APIs and data connectors to ensure smooth operation.
• Create metric dashboards to track KPIs and measure adoption and value of deployed AI agents and solutions.
• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to implement best practices for data privacy, model accuracy, and security in all AI solutions.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in a solution engineering/architecture or technical product management role, with a focus on digital employee experience and intelligent automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Gen AI tools like Gemini App, Vertex AI, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and related technologies (e.g., vector databases, RAG architectures, prompt engineering).
• Strong understanding of system architecture and APIs.
• Experience using tools like Looker, Power BI, or similar to create clear dashboards.
• Ability to identify business challenges and translate them into effective, scalable AI solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience implementing Agentic AI platforms such as Glean, Moveworks, Vertex AI, Agent Force, or Agent Space.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).

Application Deadline

December 15, 11:59 PM PST

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 location during the hiring process.

Belonging and EEO

We care about belonging and representation across our teams. Planet is guided by Belonging and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. Planet is an equal opportunity employer and commits to employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or 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 characteristic, in accordance with applicable laws.

Accommodations: If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact ...@planet.com.

Privacy: By applying, you acknowledge Planet's privacy notices for staff and applicants and consent to the collection, processing, and storage of personal information as described therein.