Remote Computer Vision Software Engineer (Remote - Germany)

Description:

• This position is for a Computer Vision Software Engineer at Planet, posted by Jobgether, and is remote in Germany.
• The role involves developing and optimizing imaging systems for the world’s largest satellite camera constellation.
• Responsibilities include designing, automating, and deploying large-scale image quality assessments and performance metrics.
• The engineer will define and implement improvements in image quality, developing mitigations and long-term enhancements.
• The position requires creating and optimizing new imaging systems, modes, and architectures in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• The engineer will develop and refine image processing pipelines for high-resolution, multispectral, and hyperspectral data.
• Close collaboration with operations, product, optics, embedded systems, and software teams is essential to ensure imaging excellence.
• The role contributes to system reliability, data integrity, and cross-disciplinary innovation.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in image processing, quality assessment, or computational photography is required.
• Candidates must have a solid understanding of imaging algorithms, linear algebra, statistics, and physics fundamentals.
• Strong Python programming skills within Unix/Linux environments are necessary, along with experience in automation and pipeline development.
• Hands-on knowledge of high-resolution imaging systems and line scanner data is essential.
• A Bachelor's degree in physics, visual computing, computer science, or a related scientific/engineering field is required.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, along with a proactive, problem-solving mindset, are important.
• Bonus points for experience with hyperspectral imaging and cloud-scale datasets, knowledge of camera hardware, source code versioning tools, and practical experience with imaging system design and operations.

Benefits:

• The position offers paid vacation, holidays, and company-wide days off.
• A comprehensive wellness program and mental health support are provided.
• Home office reimbursement and a monthly phone/internet allowance are included.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning are available for professional development.
• Equity participation is part of the compensation package.
• Volunteering Paid Time Off is offered to encourage community engagement.
• The company promotes a flexible, remote-first culture with office collaboration when needed.