Planet Labs.

Planet operates the largest constellation of Earth imaging satellites, capturing the entire land surface daily at 3 to 5 meter resolution. This unprecedented temporal frequency enables change detection and monitoring at a global scale. Traditional earth observation satellites image specific areas infrequently. Planet's approach sacrifices some spatial resolution for comprehensive daily coverage. This creates unique data engineering challenges processing petabytes of imagery and building analytics that turn raw images into actionable insights.

Planet offers careers in satellite engineering (spacecraft design, manufacturing, testing), ground systems (satellite operations, data downlink management), geospatial data engineering (image processing, cloud infrastructure), data science (ML for image analysis, change detection), and business functions (sales to agriculture, government, and finance customers). The company bridges hardware and software in unusual ways, allowing engineers to gain experience across the full stack from orbit to analytics dashboard.

The Planet Labs interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, followed by one or more technical or behavioral rounds, and a final on site or virtual loop. Each stage evaluates different skills depending on the role you applied for.

Planet Labs interviews include a mix of behavioral questions (using the STAR method), technical or domain specific questions, and situational problem solving. The exact mix depends on the department and seniority level of the role.

Many Planet Labs roles include a technical component, though the format varies. Engineering roles may involve coding challenges or system design, while other positions focus on case studies, portfolio reviews, or domain knowledge assessments relevant to the team.

Hiring at well known companies is competitive, and openings at Planet Labs can draw many applicants. Standing out requires a tailored resume, strong interview preparation, and clear articulation of how your skills match the specific role and team needs.

Structured hiring processes typically run 3 to 5 interview rounds: a recruiter call, a phone or video screen, and 2 to 3 interviews with the hiring team. The exact count at Planet Labs varies by role and level, so confirm the loop with your recruiter.

Relocation support varies by company, role, and location, and Orbyt does not track Planet Labs's current policy. Many large employers offer relocation packages for hard to fill full time roles. Ask your recruiter during the initial screening phase so you can factor it into your decision.