Planet

San Francisco, California, USA
747 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2010

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Benefits at Planet

We are currently going through an exciting IPO, and your offer will include a very generous equity package! You can read more about it here: https://www.planet.com/investors/

We offer completely flexible work from home, remote, hybrid or in office work choices. *Not applicable for some roles.

We also offer unlimited flexible time off where you will be HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to use this time. No guilt trips here :)

On site massage therapy + nap rooms. Dogs friendly office!

Premier health and wellness benefits with several options to choose from, including selections with no premium costs, health and dental insurance; short and long-term disability; wellness program with BlueShield; HSA account; fitness subsidies; Classpass; Calm subscription

Several paid holidays, personal/sick days, maternity leave, & paternity leave

Retirement: 401(k); relocation assistance; commuter benefits

Professional Development: tuition reimbursement; learning and development stipend; promote from within; mentor program; shadowing opportunities; access to online courses; lunch and learns

Employees working in or visiting the SF headquarters can enjoy free drinks, snacks, and a healthy catered lunch
several times per week.

Pancake breakfasts before EVERY launch. Read about it here: https://www.planet.com/pulse/the-story-behind-planets-legendary-launch-pancakes/

Financial + Retirement

401(K)

Company equity

We are currently going through an IPO and offer very generous equity packages in their value amounts.

Charitable contribution matching

Office Perks

Commuter benefits

Company-sponsored outings

Fitness stipend

Company-sponsored happy hours

Onsite office parking

Parking garage located across the street for a daily charge.

Pet friendly

Relocation assistance

Free snacks and drinks

Some meals provided

Home-office stipend for remote employees

Professional Development

Continuing education stipend

-Planet will reimburse up to $5,250 USD/$6,850 CAD/ €4,750EUR towards education expenses. - $250 USD value for learning and development on an annual basis (ex: Conference, Udemy Course, etc.)

Job training & conferences

Educational / tuition assistance Professional development assistance

Mentorship program

Promote from within

Lunch and learns

Continuing education available during work hours

Tuition reimbursement

-Planet will reimburse up to $5,250 USD/$6,850 CAD/ €4,750EUR towards education expenses, annually.

Diversity

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Diversity manifesto

Highly diverse management team

At Planet we have 4 women C-level executives, and 2 women on our board of directors! In our Space Systems group alone, we have 6 women leading teams. 5 are women of color!

Mandated unconscious bias training

We conduct mandatory Interview Training and do an entire section on Unconscious Bias in interviewing and hiring.

Diversity employee resource groups

We have a Belonging Task Force - Black@Planet ERG - Latinx ERG - Mental Health ERG - Social Justice Matching Program - Planet Queers - Wonderwomxn Group - Racial Justice [working group] Asiana

Hiring practices that promote diversity

- 2 or more of the final stage candidates come from underrepresented groups. - Summer Internship Programs: Emphasis on hiring internationally & students from marginalized communities.

Health Insurance + Wellness

Dental insurance

100% coverage offered

Disability insurance

Short Term & Long Term

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health insurance

Planet offers PPO, HMO, and HDHP plans that cover medical benefits with as little as $0 out-of-pocket premium costs, depending on selected plan and coverage level.

Team workouts

Berlin running team + Several unofficial groups that get together for working out at numerous locations.

Vision insurance

100% coverage offered

Wellness programs

In-office chair massages Virtual relaxation & meditation Wellvolution program via Blue Shield Classpass & Calm via Kaiser

Mental health benefits

There are no annual limits or maximum allowances for mental health and wellness visits on any Planet medical plan.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Meals On Wheels

Flexible work schedule

Open door policy

Open office floor plan

Pair programming

Remote work program

We have a flexible work emvironment.

Team based strategic planning

OKR operational model

Child Care + Parental Leave

Family medical leave

Generous parental leave

We offer very generous maternity and paternity leave.

Vacation + Time Off

Generous PTO

17 paid company holidays + Unlimited flexible time off. Also, we've currently enstated the first Fridays of every month is off - BRAND NEW AS OF 2021!

Paid volunteer time

Planet encourages employees to pledge 1% of their time giving back to the community, as part of Pledge 1%. Planeteers can donate up to 32 hours (4 days) per calendar year (one day per quarter).

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Unlimited vacation policy

Additional Perks + Benefits

Right now our hottest benefits seem to be our current IPO status and the equity offered, flexible work environments adaptable to the changing workplace, and unlimited time off with a very strong work culture. Our people are what make it a special place to be!

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