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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Planet
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Global Monitoring Analytics
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 6+ years of experience in machine learning
  • Expertise with data science, time series methods, computer vision, and embeddings
  • Ability to implement, train, and optimize neural networks
  • Experience wrangling large datasets with geospatial libraries
  • Proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch/TF for model development
Nice to have
  • Practical knowledge of remote sensing, satellite imagery, or related geospatial domains
  • Knowledge of coordinate reference systems and common data formats
  • Hands-on experience building geospatial or sensor-driven data products from scratch
  • Familiarity with techniques like model compression or distributed training pipelines
What the job really is

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Planet, you will focus on developing and optimizing machine learning models for Defense and Intelligence applications, particularly in the realm of geospatial analytics. Your role involves hands-on engineering, implementing advanced computer vision techniques, and collaborating with a diverse team to innovate solutions that can operate at continental and global scales. You will also establish testing and validation frameworks to ensure model reliability.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays
  • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Home Office Reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • Full-time hybrid role requiring 3 days in the Arlington, VA office
  • No specific mention of a modern tech stack, though advanced techniques are required
  • Role involves working with export-controlled information, which may affect hiring
  • Salary range provided, but final determination depends on experience and location
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