Solutions Architect I

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Requirements:

• Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geography or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience working in a technical geospatial or remote sensing role
• Experience contributing ideas for new applications and processes that can improve operations
• Programming ability with Python to process imagery, manipulate vector data, and interact with APIs to build data pipelines
• Expertise with QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL or other common geospatial software
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems & code bases
• Ability to debug & triage complex problems is outstanding
• Familiarity with cloud-computing platforms (e.g. GCP, AWS, etc.)
• Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users

Responsibilities:

• Apply your expertise in remote sensing and geospatial technologies to help Planet’s Services customers be successful in their adoption of the Planet Platform.
• Understand and align Services project development to your customer’s business and technology strategies.
• Build software tools, proof of concept and sample applications, and continuously improve the applications that customers and developers experience using Planet’s APIs and analytics endpoints.
• Help own the customer success lifecycle for Services engagements, from scoping and discovery, to project execution and delivery.
• Champion Planet’s products and offerings in-person and via online assistance by providing training, presenting at conferences, writing technical tutorials, and publishing articles and videos.
• Collaborate with Sales to help close business opportunities, growing Planet’s customer base and usage of Planet data across vertical markets.
• Interact and engage with users in Planet’s Education and Research program to source novel customer applications and unique insights.