Data Visualization Engineer

Join Planet, a leading provider of satellite imagery and data. As a Data Visualization Engineer, you will work within the Marketing Department's Creative Group to make Planet's platform and imagery products more accessible. You will leverage unique datasets, suggest new technologies, and use creative approaches to enhance external distribution. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in San Francisco.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to articulate complex technical concepts and leverage Planet's platform and imagery products for external distribution.
• Utilize unique datasets in compelling ways, suggesting and trying new technologies and creative approaches to enhance data accessibility.
• Leverage the latest AI tooling and an AI-first mindset to drive rapid iteration, deliver value quickly, and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Knowledge of use cases for remote sensing data
• Experience in manipulating vector and raster data with core geospatial software and libraries (QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, Avenza Geographic Imager, Avenza MAPublisher, etc.)
• 4+ years experience in relevant technical roles, preferably working with geospatial and/or remote sensing data
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads in a dynamic, client-driven work environment without sacrificing attention to detail
• Experience programming with Python to analyze geospatial data and interact with APIs
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Knowledge of cartographic and data visualization best practices
• Experience working with remote, distributed, global teams
• 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 the Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator)
• Experience working in the space and/or Earth observation industry
• Video and animation skills
• 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
• Experience with web mapping and/or interactive web storytelling