Senior Cloud Engineer (Network) at Planet Labs Inc

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

203200.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Networking, AWS, GCP, Network Security, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Agile Development, Networking Protocols, Troubleshooting, Collaboration, Load Balancers, Kubernetes Networking, Network Monitoring Tools, Data Center Network Design, Network Equipment Management, Communication Skills

Industry

Software Development

Description

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: As Senior Cloud Engineer you will be a key member of the Cloud Engineering team. You will play a critical role in building Planet’s next generation Cloud infrastructure. This position will play a lead role in Planet’s mult-cloud network strategy. Focused on cloud networking in GCP and AWS as well as Cloud to on-prem datacenter networking. You will work closely with fellow Corpeng team members and other cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our network. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work in our San Francisco HQ 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Work with key stakeholders to design, implement, and manage complex network solutions for our data centers and cloud environments (AWS and GCP) Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network automation and provisioning Implement and maintain network security best practices Document network designs, configurations, and procedures Configure and manage network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers Participate in on-call rotations What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 6+ years of experience in network engineering Extensive experience with AWS and GCP cloud networking - VPCs, Route Tables, Security Groups, NACLs, etc. Experience with application networking requirements - Load Balancers, HA-Proxy, Nginx, etc. Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (preferred), Ansible or Crossplane Experience working in an Agile development environment Advanced understanding of networking protocols and technologies (BGP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, etc.) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills What Makes You Stand Out: Experience with network monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) Experience with data center network design and build-outs Experience with Kubernetes networking - GKE Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Networking - Specialty, etc.) Experience configuring and managing network equipment, including: Juniper switches VyOS Aruba wireless and switching solutions Ubiquiti UniFi equipment Application Deadline: January 19th, 2026. 11:59pm PST EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. 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 preferred location during the hiring process. San Francisco Salary Range $162,600—$203,200 USD Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, 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 classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.

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Responsibilities

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and manage complex network solutions for data centers and cloud environments. You will also develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for network automation and provisioning.