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US
$200K–$379K
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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.
Planet is seeking a Senior Director of Product Management to lead our Defense and Intelligence (D&I) product portfolio. As the product leader for our fastest-growing business segment, you will define the strategy, build the roadmap, and drive the execution of our flagship dual-use products, including our Global Monitoring Service (GMS), Marine Domain Awareness (MDA) platforms, automated change detection feeds, and agentic workflows.
You will manage a dedicated team of product managers and partner directly with the Vice President of D&I Engineering and executive leadership to transform raw satellite imagery and API services into scalable, mission-critical software solutions. A core component of this role is ensuring these capabilities thrive as dual-use solutions, leveraging Planet’s commercial platform to meet rigorous national security requirements. Your work will directly empower government, allied mission partners, and enterprise customers to make critical, time-sensitive decisions.
11:45p / 23:45 PT on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to.
Important: 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.
Important: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
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 Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
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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.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
USD 260,500 - 325,600
Annually
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Fitness Stipend
Equity / RSUs
Commuter Benefits
401(k) / Retirement Plan
401(k) Match
Pay Transparency
PTO / Vacation
Paid Holidays
Company Shutdown Days
Bereavement Leave
Flex Fridays
Home Office Stipend
Internet Stipend
Company Offsites / Retreats
Parental Leave
Learning & Development Budget
Mentorship Program
Defined Career Pathways
Volunteer Time Off
Employee Recognition Awards
Team Events & Social Budget
Employee Resource Groups
Planet has legal entities in the United States, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Slovenia, and Austria, and its annual report says its employees work in many more countries than that. Postings name locations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and some use regional labels such as APAC, Europe, and LATAM. The Slovenian and Austrian entities came with the Sinergise acquisition, which is why Ljubljana and Graz appear as work locations. Eligibility is set posting by posting, so the individual job listing is the authority on where that role can be based.
Yes, on most of them. US postings tier the range by location, with labels such as San Francisco Salary Range, New York City + California Salary Range, and US National Salary Range. Postings in Canada, the UK, and Europe also list a salary range for the role. The US and Canadian postings add that "The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location."
Two show up on every open posting regardless of working model, including the roles that require five days a week in an office: Home Office Reimbursement and Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement. Volunteering Paid Time Off and tuition reimbursement appear on nearly all of them. The most specific quantified benefit, 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave, appears only on the US postings, and Planet notes offerings are "dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy."
Yes. Equity appears in the benefits list on nearly every Planet posting, in the US and abroad, and the pay section of US and Canadian postings adds that a role "might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity)."
Mostly hardware, manufacturing, quality, and supply-chain roles, which follows from Planet designing and assembling its own satellites in-house.
Two company-wide policies show up in its annual report. A flex-Friday policy gives every employee one extra Friday off almost every month, and a soft-closing policy runs at certain times of the year on top of vacation and public holidays. Well-being programming is built to reach people who are not in an office, including virtual meditation and yoga classes.
