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Solutions Architect I, Professional Services

Washington D.C. OfficeFull-time$93k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
HybridSecurity clearance required

Core

Solution Architect supporting Professional Services customers in adopting Planet's satellite data platform and geospatial tools.

Role type

Senior IC Solutions Architect (Geospatial/Remote Sensing)

Builds

Software tools, proofs of concept, sample applications, and tailored solutions using Planet's APIs and analytics endpoints.

Domain

Space industry + Geospatial/Remote Sensing + Cloud Data

Required skills

Remote sensing, Geospatial technologies, Data analytics, API design, Customer success lifecycle management, Strategic alignment

Preferred skills

DoD/IC experience, Multi-Domain/Multi-Level Security architectures, Customer engagement leadership

Technologies

JavaScript (OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS), Google Earth Engine, Python, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Linux, QGIS, Esri, GDAL, GCP, AWS, Azure

Responsibilities

Apply expertise in remote sensing to help customers adopt the Planet Platform; Align project development with customer business/tech strategies; Build software tools, PoCs, and sample applications; Own customer success lifecycle from scoping to delivery; Collaborate with Sales to close opportunities; Influence product direction via customer insights; Build/maintain APIs for enterprise/federal customers; Define and analyze usage metrics.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC