Solutions Architect I

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:  

Solution Architects on Planet’s Professional Services team are experienced technologists dedicated to ensuring customers’ success with Planet’s product offering. As a Solution Architect, you will understand users’ challenges and apply innovative solutions that address their specific needs. The impact of your work will be directly reflected in the customer’s ability to harness Planet’s capabilities, turning global insights into actionable change.

In this role, you will support a major customer of Planet in the defense and intelligence sector, using your expertise in remote sensing and geospatial technologies to ensure their successful adoption of the Planet Insights Platform. Your deep knowledge of Planet’s data and APIs will be crucial in helping the customer build tailored solutions that are aligned with their operational needs. 

This is a full-time position supporting Planet’s global defense and intelligence (D&I) business unit. You are required to be in-office full-time at the customer’s facilities in Doha, Qatar, working closely with their teams to drive optimal outcomes from Planet’s product offerings. 

Impact You’ll Own:

• Understand and align Professional Services project development to the customer’s  operational and technology strategies
• Build software tools, proofs of concept and sample applications, and continuously improve the solutions that the customer experiences using Planet’s APIs and analytics endpoints
• Own the customer success lifecycle for Professional Services engagements with the client, from scoping and discovery, to project execution and delivery. Activities may include, amongst others, writing requirements documents, applying your expertise in data analytics, collaborating with software engineers, leading a training event, or delivering solutions to the client
• Be the client’s primary technical point of contact, supporting all Planet products and offerings in-person and online, providing training, technical tutorials, and technical assistance
• Influence the direction of Planet’s products and offerings by gathering insights from your engagements with the customer
• Assist with technical writing for proposals and project reports

What You Bring:

• 4+ years experience working in a technical geospatial or remote sensing role
• 5+ years experience supporting GEOINT work for D&I customers
• Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geography or a related field 
• Proven ability programming with Python to process imagery, manipulate vector data, interact with APIs and build data pipelines
• Expertise with QGIS, Esri software, GDAL or other common geospatial software
• Experience leading customer engagements with technical aptitude, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in the Arabic language
• Ability to work in an English-speaking environment, the language of the company

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures
• Proven ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems and code bases
• Fluent in Arabic 
• Proactive and innovative thinking

Export Authorization Requirements:

Employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the U.S. government granting all export authorizations required for the candidate to fulfill the job duties, as described.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

• Generous time off including vacation, holidays and company global days off 
• Comprehensive Leave Policies 
• Remote friendly work environment 
• Employee Wellness Program 
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly benefit to choose from a variety of providers (Urban Sports Club, Groceries, Clothes, Entertainment, Transportation...)*
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity Options*
• Volunteering Benefits

*Benefit, amount, and type are dependent on geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy

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 with diversity, equity and inclusion.  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.

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