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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Planet · Arlington, VA · posted 73 days ago

In short: Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Planet in Arlington, VA, posted 73 days ago.

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The job

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EmployerPlanet
LocationArlington, Virginia
FieldTechnology › Data, analytics and AI
Levelnot stated
Source categoryGlobal Monitoring Analytics
Posted2026-08-28 (73 days ago)
Work arrangementOn-site at the location listed
PayNot published in the source listing

Job description

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:

Planet’s Analytics Team for Global Monitoring focuses on novel geospatial and time series analytics for customers requiring robust change detection, object detection, and generative AI capabilities. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will drive hands-on engineering and modeling for Defense and Intelligence applications. You’ll implement novel embeddings-based change detection and advanced computer vision techniques. In this role, you will ensure best-in-class testing and deploy solutions to run at continental and global scales. You’ll collaborate closely with data scientists and software engineers to drive innovation in remote sensing and large-scale geospatial analytics. Ideal candidates bring a creative mindset and passion for solving complex geospatial challenges.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Arlington, VA office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

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Application Deadline:

11:45pm 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.

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

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.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

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.

US National Salary Range$160,600—$200,800 USD

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.

Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.

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.

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About the role

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Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; set your own state tax rate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.

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The city

The job is in Arlington, VA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Arlington compares. Among the 100 largest places in Virginia, Arlington is #3 by population, #92 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #9 for remote work (#1 = most), #10 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Arlington County, is #1 of 133 counties for average pay ($122,856).

The place in numbers

Arlington has 236,254 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.7% of the population of Virginia. It covers 26 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 9,088 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5, 9% younger than the state median (35.5 against 39.0). It is a census-designated place: a community the Census Bureau counts as a unit, without a city government of its own, so services such as police, roads and zoning usually come from the county.

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,322 a month (rent plus utilities), 47% above the state median ($2,322 against $1,579). Over a year that is 19.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $895,000, which is 6.3 times the median household income ($142,114); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 41.3% of households own their home, 39% below the state average (41.3% against 67.3%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area has 3,136,190 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $71,060 a year, 39% above the national median ($71,060 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are business and financial operations (369,190 jobs, median $105,260); management (319,760 jobs, median $165,010); office and administrative support (290,050 jobs, median $53,250). The area is most specialised in legal (2.6 times) and computer and mathematical (2.2 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are legal ($175,070) and management ($165,010). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Arlington County was 2.9%. 75.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Arlington County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 38.0% drive alone, 14.0% use public transit, 4.4% walk, 35.3% work from home. 14.7% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 17% below the state average (14.7% against 17.6%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

77.1% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% above the state share (77.1% against 42.2%). 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 71% above the state share (22.4% against 13.1%). The poverty rate is 7.4%, 25% below the state rate (7.4% against 9.9%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 78°F (25.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 32°F (0.1°C). About 1,152 mm (45 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (118 mm) and Jan the driest (67 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Bailey's Crossroads (3 miles, rent 13% lower); Falls Church (4 miles, rent 6% lower); Alexandria (4 miles, rent 10% lower); West Falls Church (5 miles, rent 11% lower). Rent differences are against Arlington; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Arlington, VA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅Distance from the job city ⇅Median rent ⇅Median home value ⇅Median household income ⇅Commute 45+ min ⇅Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅Open jobs there ⇅
Arlington, VA0 mi$2,322$895,000$142,11414.7%n/aJobs
Bailey's Crossroads, VA3 mi$2,021$416,600$88,48316.0%n/a—
Falls Church, VA4 mi$2,190$1,055,600$143,26223.7%n/a—
Alexandria, VA4 mi$2,089$735,100$119,68118.0%n/aJobs
West Falls Church, VA5 mi$2,066$706,800$134,97819.1%n/a—
Washington, DC5 mi$1,954$737,100$109,87019.0%n/aJobs
Lincolnia, VA5 mi$2,141$647,400$121,63916.7%n/a—
Idylwood, VA6 mi$2,045$756,900$120,10914.1%n/a—
Annandale, VA6 mi$1,933$681,300$116,26314.1%n/a—
Huntington, VA6 mi$2,062$541,900$99,95626.4%n/a—
Rose Hill, VA6 mi$2,475$687,600$174,95027.5%n/a—
McLean, VA7 mi$3,422$1,412,700$250,00115.9%n/aJobs
Tysons, VA7 mi$2,497$640,000$129,81815.8%n/aJobs
Merrifield, VA7 mi$2,368$660,800$136,37320.0%n/a—
Bethesda, MD8 mi$2,469$1,169,900$192,23717.3%n/aJobs
Springfield, VA8 mi$2,656$640,300$125,99920.8%n/aJobs
Franconia, VA8 mi$2,605$567,100$152,47424.0%n/a—
Kingstowne, VA8 mi$2,406$626,700$151,53519.0%n/a—
Vienna, VA9 mi$2,391$1,008,800$216,95313.9%n/aJobs
Takoma Park, MD9 mi$1,432$749,200$108,13626.3%n/a—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Arlington, VA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅Population of that city ⇅
Philadelphia, PA131 mi1,579,706
New York, NY208 mi8,483,844
Columbus, OH323 mi914,802
Charlotte, NC326 mi903,844
Indianapolis, IN487 mi885,860
Chicago, IL593 mi2,711,226
Jacksonville, FL644 mi977,670
Oklahoma City, OK1,146 mi697,125
Dallas, TX1,176 mi1,307,930
Fort Worth, TX1,207 mi963,194
Houston, TX1,215 mi2,328,253
Austin, TX1,312 mi979,539
San Antonio, TX1,382 mi1,479,835
Denver, CO1,480 mi718,877
Phoenix, AZ1,972 mi1,642,323
San Diego, CA2,263 mi1,389,526
Los Angeles, CA2,301 mi3,857,263
Seattle, WA2,321 mi754,195
San Jose, CA2,410 mi990,138
San Francisco, CA2,465 mi830,235

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅Straight-line distance ⇅Open jobs ⇅
Alexandria, VA4 mi7
Washington, DC5 mi391
McLean, VA7 mi282
Chevy Chase, MD7 mi3
Springfield, VA8 mi1
Reston, VA14 mi29
Ashburn, VA22 mi17
Baltimore, MD39 mi112
Newark, DE91 mi8
Richmond, VA95 mi9
Wilmington, DE103 mi6
Scottsville, VA105 mi4

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