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 a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Planet, you will drive Planet’s largest, complex efforts that cross many teams and organizational boundaries. You will focus on execution of programs through the product life cycle. You will work closely with team leads to develop and manage end to end program plans. This includes establishing and managing internal processes, schedules, metrics, risks, and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You will work with cross-functional teams, both technical and non-technical. This role is focused on Infrastructure and Operations, including compute and storage infrastructure, org-wide technology migrations, and compliance to regulatory standards. This role will regularly partner with Infrastructure leadership and engage stakeholders in Software Engineering, Product, Security, and Corporate Engineering. The ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to foster the long-term maturity of the technical foundation that powers Planet’s products and services. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Manage internal technology releases and migrations, focusing on Planet’s high-scale infrastructure systems. Scope and manage program schedules and break those into incremental milestones. Facilitate development of product requirements with software teams. What You Bring: 6+ years of software development or program management experience in the areas of platform engineering or cloud-based infrastructure. Experience leading cross-functional projects and migrations across a broad organization. Experience partnering with engineers to develop and execute change management plans. Experience with the product life cycle: concept through development, launch, deprecation, and end-of-life. Analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills paired with the ability to communicate findings and recommendations. Equally comfortable explaining your analyses and recommendations to business leaders as you are discussing technical trade-offs with engineers. Ability to balance the tactical day-to-day with forward-looking improvements to scale operational efficiencies. What Makes You Stand Out: Experience with high-scale compute and storage infrastructure in public clouds, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Experience with managing an organization’s alignment to ISO 27001, 9001, or 42001 standards. Experience with remote sensing, earth observation data, or geospatial systems. Experience working with remote, worldwide teams. Ability to improve processes, tools, and ways of working to scale development cycles. #LI-REMOTE Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 by 11:59 PM PT 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. New York City + California Salary Range $153,000 — $191,300 USD San Francisco Salary Range $162,600 — $203,200 USD US National Salary Range $142,800 — $178,500 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. 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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.

Astrid is a gaming studio that brings together accomplished worldbuilders and game developers to create multiplayer creative experiences. Our first project is a cooperative open-world sim, designed to foster connection, problem-solving, and shared discovery. Players embark on a profound social experience in a richly imagined world shaped by dynamic systems, immersive storytelling, and community-driven play.  Job Description  Astrid is seeking an experienced Technical Director to join its small and thoughtful  leadership team as we push the boundaries in gaming and IP and offer fans new meaningful worlds and experiences. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for co-op games and a deep understanding of the systemic design, rapid iteration of the relevant technologies and processes that enable this. The right candidate will have significant experience with leading teams through pre-production, production, launch and post launch on PC and Console. They will also be open to hands-on work.  This role is part of our directorship  team of leaders who drive the development of our first game and overall studio strategy and culture. Responsibilities Immediate Focus - Pre production  - Lock multiplayer architecture and networking model - Define scalable systems framework (AI, progression, world events, macro sim, crafting, etc) - Lead programming priorities and guide the engineering team through pre-production while preparing for full production - Identify and prioritize top technical risks for production and launch  - Own and update WIP TDD  - Evaluate and recommend AI tools that can speed up team progress and efficiency  In Addition - Create and manage an overall technical roadmap that meshes with the company and project strategy and goals - Provide hands on support in a small and nimble team  - Maintain regular internal communications and encourage a positive and inclusive team atmosphere - Work with internal and 3rd party teams to create and vet project and studio technical plans - Audit the technical quality of emerging technologies and integrations - Ensure that our product is being built with a productive methodology and solid coding practices, technical briefs and code reviews.  - Identify and mitigate all technical risks for the various stakeholders, including internal studios and external partners - Ensure stakeholders are informed on progress in terms of what commitments have been made and how the execution of initiatives and milestones is going

Role Description Join Irth to lead SaaS implementations that keep operators safe and communities connected to critical infrastructure. The Technical Engagement Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of the software resolution implementation process and key deliverables for clients. They will work with Irth clients to customize and install software systems. In this role, you will understand the client’s business and translate business needs into requirements, demonstrate how purchased software systems work, and answer questions relating to implementation. This role is responsible for project management, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing support to ensure that the software solution meets the client's needs and complies with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will be a strong individual contributor with an ability to influence decision-makers and juggle various priorities at any given time. They will possess excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. This is a critical role that requires a proactive approach to problem-solving. - Lead and manage the implementation of assigned projects from end-to-end, maintaining communication throughout the project to meet client expectations. - Complete projects within expected KPI’s - on time and on budget. - Meeting with clients following the sale of software packages to collect data and other information required to customize software systems. - Lead clients through business-requirements sessions to evaluate and determine priorities and feasibility and then guide clients to optimal solutions. - Lead clients through system configurations using a Train the Trainer approach to create Irth software subject matter experts within the client team. - Take client’s “as-is” Business processes and formulate the “to-be” process within our product(s). Identify gaps and new features as necessary. - Document requirements in the form of statements of work, process flow diagrams, and other artifacts. - Plan, lead, organize, and control multiple project initiatives through regular meetings, project status reports and maintaining great relationships. - Utilize the company’s systems to track and maintain accurate project status and time entry. - Record customer communication through the system, providing transparency regarding status. - Coordinating client enhancements with internal Irth teams on upcoming sprints. - Responsible for maintaining close working relationships and communication cadence with matching technical team members and leads. - Working with internal Irth teams to establish ETA for planned development projects and manage impacted stakeholders through execution, including movements on ETA and rationale. - Take an active role in working with development team(s) to ensure defined user stories are reflected in their technical design as projects are broken down into development sprints. - Leading project planning sessions to coordinate staff and internal resources, incorporating risk mitigation into project plans, managing progress and adapting work as required conducting project reviews, contributing to reports for executive staff. - Customizing software systems based on clients’ individual needs and specifications. - Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for assigned Projects. - Will utilize strong underwriting and product knowledge to support the review for content accuracy and intent. - Lead team through detailed system and business process analysis; ensures enhancements and solutions positively contribute to, expand upon, and do not conflict with overarching product(s) strategy. - Create process flow and project documentation, including wireframes, flow charts, and system configuration documentation. - Coordinating user acceptance testing to secure sign-off of new features. - Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative. Qualifications - Strong independent decision-making, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills. - Strong technical acumen and understanding of software development practice and procedures. - The ability to identify areas for improvement. - A self-starter with demonstrated commercial acumen. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong organizational skills. - Ability to specify technical changes to technical/development teams. - Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred and 3 years of relevant experience, or 5-7 years’ experience in lieu of a degree. - Direct customer-facing and implementation delivery experience. - Ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies and convert them into customer solutions. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships. - Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. - Experience managing others including contractors and suppliers.

• Partner with product and engineering leaders to establish program planning, proactively manage risks, set clear objectives, and ensure strategic goals are met. • Lead transformation initiatives, ensuring successful program delivery. • Develop strategic roadmaps for partner programs, aligning cross-functional teams towards common goals. • Foster engineering excellence, advocating for reliable software systems and enhanced developer productivity. • Engage with partners across Software Engineering, Platform Infrastructure, Quality, and Infosec to craft solutions that strengthen OpenTable's software quality. • Lead and collaborate across the different levels of product development, sales, marketing, and support, ensuring clear communication and alignment among all teams.