About the Role
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design and build enterprise ETL pipelines and self-service data tooling using modern cloud technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust, flexible data solutions and insights, owning the end-to-end architecture, implementation, and orchestration of pipelines. This role focuses on evolving data systems to support monitoring and analysis for Planet’s Missions team and Constellation Services products.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own robust, accurate data pipelines while maintaining and improving existing ones
- Deliver self-service data tooling, visualizations, and insights to drive decision-making for CxS products
- Collaborate with stakeholders and peers to define and develop the CxS data roadmap
- Provide mentorship, technical design feedback, and code reviews for the team and broader organization
Requirements
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field
- Experience designing and implementing end-to-end data architecture
- Expertise in Python and SQL ETL pipeline buildout
- Experience with modern data stack tools like Fivetran, dbt, and Looker/Omni/Sigma
- Ability to work as a self-starter in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with peer-reviewed code, CI/CD workflows, and tools like GitLab CI and Docker
- Experience with cloud architectures such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS
- Experience working with geospatial datasets and event-based data architectures
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- ETL Pipeline Development
- Data Architecture
- Fivetran
- dbt
- Looker
- Omni
- Sigma
- GitLab CI
- Docker
- Google Cloud Platform
- AWS
- Geospatial Data Analysis
- Event-based Data Architectures
Location
- Berlin, Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 6+ years
Education Level
- Bachelors’ degree
Benefits
- Paid time off including vacation and holidays
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
About the Company
- Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.
- The company delivers empirical information via a cloud-based platform to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors.
- Planet maintains a people-centric approach toward culture and community.
Equal Opportunity
- Planet is an equal opportunity employer 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.
