Is Planet a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Software Engineer professionals working at Planet have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 20 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Planet employees being 2.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer Jobs at Planet now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at Planet .

Does Planet pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Planet with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 20 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 19.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at Planet.

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at Planet?

20% of Software Engineer employees at Planet would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 58% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Planet with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 3.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.8 rating for culture and values and 2.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Planet?

Software Developer (11) , Senior Software Engineer (10) , Software Engineer (10) , Project Manager (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Finance (6) , Account Manager (5) , Business Development Manager (5) , Manager (4) , Sales (4) , Senior Software Developer (4) , Solutions Engineer (4) , .NET Developer (3) , Key Account Manager (KAM) (3) , Product Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Planet according to real employee reviews?

"Great people (although unfortunately turn over is high)" ((in 30 reviews)); "Salary was good for Portugal style" ((in 17 reviews)); "The company has many nice colleagues." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great team to work in with lots of people to learn from." ((in 11 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is good" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Planet according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of vision" ((in 24 reviews)); "People leave jobs becos of poor leadership and disrespect of senior execs." ((in 9 reviews)); "No bonus if the contract didn't mention and you will not get any bonus but only 2% increment every year." ((in 7 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 7 reviews)); "Benefits are a joke" ((in 7 reviews))

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Planet Software Engineer reviews

3.5

20% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

Eric Heurtaux

Not enough data to show CEO approval

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Software Engineer employees have rated Planet with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Planet is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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20 reviews

5.0

Jun 2, 2025

Good technology stack

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good technology stack, office location

Cons

No parking, no training courses, no 1/5/10 years bonuses

Planet Response

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you appreciate our technology stack and office location -those are both important aspects we work hard to maintain. We also appreciate you pointing out areas for improvement, including parking, training opportunities, and long-term recognition. Your insights are valuable and will be taken into consideration as we continue to enhance the employee experience. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

5.0

Dec 28, 2024

Good place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits package. Great office. Growth opportunities

Cons

Recent org changes creates a lot of noise. Hibrid policy whe it was remote friendly..

Planet Response

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback and for being a valued part of Planet for over two years! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the salary, benefits, and growth opportunities, as well as our office environment. Thank you again for your contributions and for taking the time to share your thoughts.

3.0

Nov 26, 2024

No real work

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Payment is good Big stable company Friendly environment

Cons

What should take a week takes a month No room for improvement

Planet Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your long-standing commitment to Planet over the past six years. We’re pleased to hear that you value the stability, compensation, and friendly environment we strive to provide. We also understand your concerns, and are working hard to improve our processes. If you have additional suggestions or would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to your Line Manager. Your input is valuable. Thank you for sharing it.

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