[Remote] Software Engineer, Platform Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Planet is a global company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. The Software Engineer in Platform Operations will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the core infrastructure to enable reliable deployment and scaling of services, focusing on security, scalability, and reliability.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement core Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions to ensure the secure and scalable operation of Planet's servicesActively work on major platform modernization initiatives, including the full migration from legacy tooling to new solutionsManage cloud-based infrastructure services, notably our fleet of Kubernetes clusters, and associated tooling to meet internal needs and support customer-facing service level agreementsEnhance and maintain observability for key platform services, leveraging Grafana and other tools to establish Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and improve operational readinessImplement improvements and features for core systems owned by the team, such as GKE clusters, public API gateway, and other managed infrastructure solutionsCollaborate with software engineering teams to refine the developer experience (DevEx) of our managed infrastructureSkills4+ years of experience in a Platform Engineering, System Administration, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roleDeep understanding of Kubernetes, underlying compute systems, and LinuxWorking knowledge of public clouds, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS)Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab, ArgoCD), Configuration Management (e.g. Terraform, Crossplane) and GitOps principlesAbility to use an operational mindset and troubleshooting prowess for complex production environmentsExperience building services in languages such as Go and Python using tools like Git, Docker, and CI/CD workflowsExperience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCPAbility to collaborate and clearly communicate designs and decisions verbally and in writingBenefitsExtended Health and Dental CoverageHealth Spending AccountRRSP with company contributionPaid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days offEmployee Wellness ProgramHome Office ReimbursementMonthly Phone and Internet ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn LearningQuality of Life StipendEquityVolunteering Paid Time OffCompany OverviewPlanet is an aerospace and data analytics company that builds small satellites and delivers information about the changing planet. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.planet.com.Company H1B SponsorshipPlanet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2022, 12 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.