Working Student, Tasking

About the Role:

Your mission will be to work alongside our Software Engineers and deliver high quality software by developing API, test automation and infrastructure for the public facing Web Application (GUI/API), and improving the quality of the product and the customer experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, innovative, and an effective communicator with a mix of curiosity, passion, and results-driven. You will be involved in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle and engage with the latest software technologies. You will also be part of a cross-functional team working in an Agile, highly collaborative, cross-functional environment in which we strive to build quality into every step of the delivery process.

This is a part-time, in-office position based in our Berlin office approximately 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis to deployment. Including:
• Development
• Test Automation
• Deployment
• Enhancing existing tools and test automation frameworks, microservice applications and test data management
• Support internal workflows and prepare documentation

What You Bring:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's/Master's degree
• Basic knowledge of Python or Javascript/Typescript
• Tech savvy, eager to learn new technologies and skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Creative thinker with the ability to approach problems from multiple angles
• Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Development background using Python, Javascript, Typescript, Git
• Web Application development experience
• CI/CD experience
• Familiarity with testing practices, API testing and Python (pytest)
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented

Application Deadline:

June 17, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

Export Control Requirements:

Planet Labs Germany GmbH is authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This position requires access to U.S. and German/EU 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 German, EU, or U.S. authorities.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

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

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
• Employee Wellness Program
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Volunteering Paid Time Off