At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead analytics engineering, guiding teams in computer vision and geospatial analytics.
- Company: Planet, a leader in satellite imagery and analytics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge technology and impactful projects.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on global monitoring and maritime awareness through innovative analytics.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in software/machine learning and 6+ years leading engineering teams.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Lead analytics engineering at Planet from Denver or Washington DC, guiding computer vision and geospatial analytics across a hybrid organization. As Director of Engineering, Analytics, you will lead managers and engineers building models and pipelines from satellite imagery. You will scale analytics for Global Monitoring Service and Maritime Domain Awareness across classified and unclassified environments. The work includes staffing, delivery, operating models, and foundation-model transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build staffing plans and recruit engineering talent
- Manage performance and develop organizational bench depth
- Own analytics interfaces with GMS and MDA teams
- Define classified and unclassified development strategies
- Plan pipeline costs and ten-times capacity growth
Requirements:
- Eight-plus years in software or machine learning engineering
- Six-plus years leading engineering teams and managers
- Production experience with computer vision or geospatial analytics
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- US person status and clearance eligibility required
Direct Planet’s analytics engineering organization through scaling, delivery, foundation models, and classified operating requirements.
Director of Analytics Engineering employer: Planet
At Planet, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a people-centric culture and prioritizes employee growth. With comprehensive benefits including extended health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a commitment to diversity and belonging, we create an inspiring environment for our Software Engineers in Platform Operations to thrive. Join us in our mission to leverage space technology for the betterment of life on Earth, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and collaboration with a global team of experts.
