AI/Edge Compute Engineer

Planet(8 days ago)

HybridFull TimeMedior$144,500 - $180,600Engineering

About this role

Planet is hiring an AI/Edge Compute Engineer to develop onboard compute and analytics for its next-generation small-satellite platforms. The role focuses on defining system requirements, selecting processors, and developing onboard processing and machine learning algorithms for Earth observation applications. The engineer will collaborate across hardware, firmware, and analytics teams to integrate and iterate edge computing solutions for spaceborne imaging payloads.

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Required Skills

Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Image Processing
Object Detection
Geolocation
Preprocessing
Embedded Software
Hardware Co-Design
Performance Optimization

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

About Planet

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Planet is an Earth-imaging company that operates a large constellation of small satellites to deliver frequent, high-cadence optical imagery of the planet. Its platform and APIs provide access to PlanetScope and SkySat imagery, global basemaps, change-detection services, and analytics tailored for industries like agriculture, forestry, mapping, energy, finance, and national security. Customers use Planet for near‑real‑time monitoring, trend analysis, and decision support at global scale. The company combines satellite data, scalable pipelines, and machine‑learning tools to turn imagery into actionable insights.