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Solutions Architect I

Planet
Location
Berlin, Germany
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Pre-Sales and Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience in a technical geospatial or remote sensing role
  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related field
  • A background in remote sensing, geoscience, or geoinformatics
  • Extensive programming ability with Python for geospatial applications
  • Experience with solution design, requirement gathering, product user story ideation, solutions design documentation, architecting and prototyping
  • Proficiency with QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, ENVI or other common geospatial software
Nice to have
  • Advanced experience with machine learning algorithms applied to geospatial data
  • Working knowledge of modern cloud tools and pipelines, including Google Functions, CI/CD integrations, Vertex AI and Amazon Bedrock
  • Knowledge of the Challenger methodology for liaising with clients
  • Working knowledge of JavaScript and its mapping libraries (OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS API for JavaScript)
What the job really is

As a Solutions Architect I at Planet, you will work closely with customers to understand their challenges and design tailored solutions using Planet's geospatial technologies. Your role involves delivering workshops, creating demo applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success and satisfaction. You will also engage in solution ideation and support pre-sales activities, making a significant impact on how customers utilize Planet's data for global change.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring 3 days in the Berlin office
  • No specific mention of a team structure or support for the role
  • Salary range provided, but individual placement criteria may vary
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