Shape Planet’s machine learning engineering strategy in a full-time hybrid role based three days weekly in Denver or Washington DC. The Director of Engineering, Analytics leads the organization developing satellite-imagery models and pipelines. You will guide a transition from hand-built detectors toward foundation-model methods while expanding monitored sites from hundreds to thousands. You will report to the VP of Technology and lead teams across North America and Europe. Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute analytics talent strategies Convert program commitments into dated owned work Report delivery status, including slippage Advance the foundation-model analytics portfolio Deliver shared quality and latency targets Requirements:
Eight-plus years in software or machine learning engineering Six-plus years managing engineering managers Experience shipping machine learning into production Clear planning and status-reporting ability Active clearance or eligibility to obtain one Lead Planet’s machine learning engineering growth with accountable delivery, staffing discipline, and foundation-model experience.
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Director of Machine Learning 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.
