Solutions Architect I
Core
Design and architect remote sensing and geospatial solutions for commercial, environmental, and humanitarian customers using Planet's satellite data platform.
Role type
Solutions Architect I (Professional Services)
Builds
Robust solution architectures, tailored demo-apps, and workflows for customer prototyping and deployment.
Domain
Remote sensing, geospatial, and satellite imagery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Remote sensing, geospatial, and geoinformatics expertise; Python programming for geospatial applications; Solution design and requirement gathering; Cloud computing (GCP, AWS, Azure); Agile methodology; Workshop facilitation and training.
Preferred skills
Machine learning algorithms for geospatial data; AI tools (Claude, Streamlit, Vertex AI, Amazon Bedrock); JavaScript and mapping libraries (OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS API); React web development; Challenger sales methodology.
Technologies
Python, QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, ENVI, GCP, AWS, Azure, Streamlit, React, OpenLayers, Leaflet, Vertex AI, Amazon Bedrock
Responsibilities
Architect and operationalize solutions transforming customer requirements into robust technical strategies; Deliver workshops and demo-apps for solution prototyping; Support pre-sales and technical proposal writing for government and commercial projects; Act as technical lead in Agile solution development teams; Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders including product owners and satellite engineers; Champion products through training, conferences, and technical content creation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC