--- title: 'Solutions Architect I, Professional Services at Planet' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/solutions-architect-i-professional-services-planet-berlin-pq78388hha04' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Solutions Architect I, Professional Services at Planet - **Company:** Planet - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Compensation:** €65k–€81k - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/planetlabs/jobs/8161967 ## Job description 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: Solutions Architects on Planet’s Professional Services team are experienced technologists who work with customers to deeply understand their problems and make them successful users of Planet's product offerings. In this role, you will apply your remote sensing, geospatial, and scientific background, combined with deep knowledge of Planet’s technologies, to design and architect solutions that provide customers with the outcomes they need for long term value. Solutions Architects are good listeners and respected thought leaders that help guide large projects and teams to success outcomes and your efforts will be directly visible in customers' ability to make global change actionable. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Berlin office 3 days per week. Impact You’ll Own: - Architect, design, pilot and operationalize solutions, transforming customer requirements into robust solution architectures that align with your customer’s business and technology strategies. - Deliver workshops, tailored demo-apps, and workflows, designing user experiences for solution prototyping and continuously improving the applications that customers experience. - Support pre-sales and customer expansions on solution ideation and design by leveraging your remote sensing, geospatial, and geoinformatics knowledge, alongside technology experience in AI, machine learning, image processing, and geo-programming. - Act as the technical lead in solution development teams within Agile environments, supported by project managers and software engineers who own the building of the solutions. - Liaise with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, including product owners, technical project managers, and satellite and image quality engineers, for architecting the best solutions possible to Planet’s customers. - Collaborate with sales, pre-sales, marketing, business development, legal, proposals, and other teams to support bidding and technical proposal writing for large civil government and commercial projects. - Help own the customer success lifecycle from scoping and discovery, to project execution and delivery leading to customer satisfaction, value delivery and expansions. - 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. - Interact and engage with users in Planet’s Education and Research program to source novel customer applications and unique insights. What You Bring: - 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. - Fluency in German and professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company. - Extensive programming ability with Python for geospatial applications, applying code best practices to process imagery, manipulate vector data, and build data pipelines. - 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. - Industry-specific knowledge and experience in domains such as forestry, natural disasters, sustainability, and agriculture. - Familiarity with cloud-computing environments such as GCP, AWS, and Azure. - Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams, with knowledge and familiarity of efficient, metrics-based planning and delivery. - Experience using AI for productivity, coding, and demo app creation (e.g., using Streamlit). - Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users, including working directly with end-user troubleshooting. What Makes You Stand Out: - Advanced experience with machine learning algorithms applied to geospatial data, and the use of Claude and AI for geospatial application. - 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 - supporting them and helping them see what they are not seeing, especially as you guide them on the solutions journey. - Working knowledge of JavaScript and its mapping libraries (OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS API for JavaScript) as well as web development frameworks like React. Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time) Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. - 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 - Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation: The expected starting gross salary range for this role is listed below. Individual placement within this range is determined objectively based on gender-neutral criteria such as your skills, qualifications, and professional experience. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or equity. In addition to the salary range listed below, this role is also eligible to receive commission. Germany Salary Range €64.890—€81.090 EUR San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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.  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.](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) 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. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the [Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants](https://www.planet.com/privacy/#california), and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the [Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe](https://www.planet.com/privacy/), and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use [Metaview](https://www.metaview.ai/) to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application. ## About Planet ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Planet provides daily satellite imagery and Earth observation data to make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. - **Entity Type**: Public Benefit Corporation (Public – NYSE: PL) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (with additional offices in Haarlem, Netherlands; Washington D.C.; Berlin, Germany; London, UK) - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Will Marshall (CEO) and Robbie Schingler (Chief Strategy Officer) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Earth observation, satellite imagery, geospatial data analytics - **Target customers**: B2B, government agencies (defense, intelligence, civil), research institutions, agriculture, energy, and commercial enterprises - **Mission**: “To image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible and actionable.” ## Products & Services - **Planet Monitoring**: Near-daily, global satellite imagery delivered via APIs and cloud platforms for continuous change detection. - **Planet Tasking**: High-resolution imagery on demand for specific areas of interest. - **Planet Hyperspectral**: Spectral data for advanced material identification and environmental monitoring. - **Planetary Variables**: Derived data products (e.g., vegetation indices, water quality) ready for analysis. - **Planet SuperRes**: AI-enhanced imagery that produces sharper, natural-looking satellite photos. - **Owl™ (Next-Generation Monitoring)**: AI-powered satellite constellation redefining Earth observation capabilities. - **Planet Insights Platform**: Web-based geospatial platform integrating data, analytics, and workflow tools. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available from provided sources - **Key Metric**: Operates 200+ satellites in orbit, collecting over 350 million sq km of imagery daily; has built and deployed 450 satellites to date. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not detailed in provided sources, but the company serves “the world’s leading innovators” across governments, businesses, and research institutions. - **Growth Signals**: 85 active job openings on Greenhouse (as of search date), including roles in Customer Success, Sales, Product Management (e.g., Tanager), and Engineering; expanding global office presence (Berlin, Haarlem, London, Arlington, APAC); new product launches (Owl, Tanager hyperspectral satellite). ## Competitive Advantages - **High-frequency, global coverage**: Daily revisit of any land location – unmatched temporal resolution in the commercial satellite industry. - **Analysis-ready data**: Clean, consistent, harmonized data that reduces preprocessing overhead for customers. - **Seamless integration**: Modern APIs and cloud-native architectures enable easy embedding into customer workflows. - **AI and machine learning capabilities**: SuperRes, vessel detection, methane emission detection, and generative AI features differentiate from traditional imagery providers. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-powered Earth intelligence**: Leveraging generative AI and advanced analytics to deliver sharper, more actionable insights. - **Next-generation satellite constellations**: Developing hyperspectral (Tanager) and AI-driven monitoring (Owl) to expand data dimensionality. - **Methane detection**: Providing timely, accurate methane emission detections to support climate action. - **Expanding customer verticals**: Targeting defense, intelligence, agriculture, energy, and civil government sectors globally. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include openness, doing good, dreaming big, collaboration, and making an impact. Described as “a community dedicated to solving tough problems and being a voice for our planet.” - **Remote/Hybrid**: Many roles are remote-friendly (e.g., “United States, Remote” for Product Manager, Tanager; “India, Remote” for Customer Success). Offices in multiple global hubs. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive health plan, wellness program (including massages), flexible time off, parental leave, commuter benefits, learning and tuition reimbursement, volunteering benefits, offsites and happy hours. - **Engineering culture**: Teams of rocket scientists, software engineers, creatives, and researchers working on hard problems (satellite design, big data, AI). Emphasis on learning, teaching, and dialogue. ## Sources 1. [planet.com](https://www.planet.com/company/) – Company overview, mission, leadership, products 2. [planet.com/careers](https://www.planet.com/company/careers/) – Careers page, values, benefits 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/planetlabs) – Active job listings (85 openings) 4. [planet.com](https://www.planet.com/?hl=en-US) – Product highlights (Owl, SuperRes, AI) 5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/planet-labs) – LinkedIn company page (confirms HQ, industry) ## Other roles at Planet - [Werkscontroller (m/w/d) / Controller Manufacturing](https://feeny.ai/job/werkscontroller-m-w-d-controller-manufacturing-planet-germany-epy77nz7q93q) — Germany - [Senior Site Reliability Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-site-reliability-engineer-planet-berlin-07gakmccsbeb) — Berlin, Germany / Haarlem, Netherlands / Ljubljana, Slovenia - [Director of Sales, Europe](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-sales-europe-planet-london-k9x8230s275c) — London, United Kingdom - [Senior Product Marketing Manager, Constellation Services](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-product-marketing-manager-constellation-services-planet-arlington-ytjkvghsg17g) — Arlington, VA - [Working Student, Professional Services](https://feeny.ai/job/working-student-professional-services-planet-berlin-tag0kh9wt3xb) — Berlin, Germany - [Director, Pre-Sales Global D&I](https://feeny.ai/job/director-pre-sales-global-d-i-planet-germany-tpnfy03gmrmc) — Germany - [Director, Pre-Sales Global D&I](https://feeny.ai/job/director-pre-sales-global-d-i-planet-united-kingdom-9znevgk0d4jf) — United Kingdom - [PreSales Engineer, Civil Government and Commercial](https://feeny.ai/job/presales-engineer-civil-government-and-commercial-planet-berlin-t69fwgq1zc8v) — Berlin, Germany - [Senior Service Delivery Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-service-delivery-manager-planet-san-francisco-wa05fqb1qfpj) — San Francisco, CA - [Senior Software Engineer, Storage Infrastructure](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-storage-infrastructure-planet-canada-9tay9wwbwhjb) — Canada