<div>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.</div>About the Role:Planet’s Professional Services team helps our Defense and Intelligence (D&amp;I) customers adopt the Planet Platform and rapidly realize return on investment in Planet data and analytics. The Professional Services Global D&amp;I team is looking for a Solutions Architect responsible for the implementation, integration, and analysis of new software and data products that extend the Planet Platform and deliver new capabilities to our strategic D&amp;I customers. In this role, you will be embedded with our customer to train users on Planet products, translate requirements, design workflows, and communicate with Planet’s product team on mission critical capabilities. Your work will be highly visible, directly impacting customers' ability to quickly access Planet's unprecedented datasets, as well as streamline the internal processes for adding new customers to our platform. Ideal candidates will be excited about Planet’s mission. Ideal candidates will have a deep curiosity and willingness to dive into operational details.This is a full-time position embedded in one of our strategic customer locations in Oahu, Hawaii, 5 days a week. This position is contingent upon award.Impact You'll Own:<ul><li>Understand clients’ needs and deliver tailored solutions</li><li>Break down ambiguous, high-stakes problems into clearly defined, solvable components</li><li>Leverage analytical skills to deliver products to our D&amp;I customers and support mission requirements</li><li>Design workflows, defining data models, configuring integrations, and helping define tooling that aligns to the customer’s mission.</li><li>Train users, iterate with them in real time, and ensure that Planet solutions become mission-critical to daily operations.</li><li>Translate operational requirements into actionable product feedback for Planet’s engineering teams. </li><li>Communicate technical capabilities back to customers in clear, mission-focused language.</li><li>Rapidly prototype, test, and adjust workflows to match real operational needs.</li><li>Mapping out high-level strategy with decision makers by sitting next to analysts to debug workflows.</li><li>Work closely with customer teams to understand their workflows, pain points, and mission priorities.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software, Systems Engineering, or similar </li><li> 4+ years of experience in supporting D&amp;I customers, with specialized technical experience in the general areas of systems integration</li><li>Fluent in Golang, Python, Postgresql, &amp; React or related technologies</li><li>Experience with cloud deployments; GCP, AWS, Azure</li><li>Solid problem-solving and systems thinking skills</li><li>Exceptional communication and stakeholder management</li><li>Ability to quickly learn new technical domains and tools</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-pressure environments</li><li>Fluency in translating between technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Experience with solving complex problems through analytical skills</li><li>Experience scaling and maintaining production systems</li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out: <ul><li>Systems integrations experience working with multi domain/multi-level security architectures, particularly the Defence and Intelligence.</li><li>Working knowledge of JavaScript and its mapping libraries (OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS API for JavaScript), Google Earth Engine and its SDK</li><li>Experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL) and distributed databases (NoSQL)</li><li>Experience in geopolitics and data science</li><li>Ability to pick up new technologies quickly</li><li>Experience with building analytical products from complex datasets</li><li>Experience with geospatial technologies and data</li><li>GEOINT experience, imagery exploitation and analysis</li><li>Fluent in multiple languages</li></ul>#LI-REMOTEApplication Deadline: February 20th, 2026 at 11:59PM PSTBenefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div>$93,420—$116,730 USD</div></div></div><div>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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>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, 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, 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 are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies 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.</div>

Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. We offer our customers a diverse selection of 3-meter, 5-meter, and 80-centimeter data products, all under one roof.
From precision agriculture and emergency response to supply chain and infrastructure monitoring, we believe that timely, global imagery and analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.

Solutions Architect Deployment Strategist

<div>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.</div>About the Role:Planet’s Professional Services team helps our Defense and Intelligence (D&amp;I) customers adopt the Planet Platform and rapidly realize return on investment in Planet data and analytics. The Professional Services Global D&amp;I team is looking for a Solutions Architect responsible for the implementation, integration, and analysis of new software and data products that extend the Planet Platform and deliver new capabilities to our strategic D&amp;I customers. In this role, you will be embedded with our customer to train users on Planet products, translate requirements, design workflows, and communicate with Planet’s product team on mission critical capabilities. Your work will be highly visible, directly impacting customers' ability to quickly access Planet's unprecedented datasets, as well as streamline the internal processes for adding new customers to our platform. Ideal candidates will be excited about Planet’s mission. Ideal candidates will have a deep curiosity and willingness to dive into operational details.This is a full-time position embedded in one of our strategic customer locations in Oahu, Hawaii, 5 days a week. This position is contingent upon award.Impact You'll Own:<ul><li>Understand clients’ needs and deliver tailored solutions</li><li>Break down ambiguous, high-stakes problems into clearly defined, solvable components</li><li>Leverage analytical skills to deliver products to our D&amp;I customers and support mission requirements</li><li>Design workflows, defining data models, configuring integrations, and helping define tooling that aligns to the customer’s mission.</li><li>Train users, iterate with them in real time, and ensure that Planet solutions become mission-critical to daily operations.</li><li>Translate operational requirements into actionable product feedback for Planet’s engineering teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicate technical capabilities back to customers in clear, mission-focused language.</li><li>Rapidly prototype, test, and adjust workflows to match real operational needs.</li><li>Mapping out high-level strategy with decision makers by sitting next to analysts to debug workflows.</li><li>Work closely with customer teams to understand their workflows, pain points, and mission priorities.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software, Systems Engineering, or similar&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;4+ years of experience in supporting D&amp;I customers, with specialized technical experience in the general areas of systems integration</li><li>Fluent in Golang, Python, Postgresql, &amp; React or related technologies</li><li>Experience with cloud deployments; GCP, AWS, Azure</li><li>Solid problem-solving and systems thinking skills</li><li>Exceptional communication and stakeholder management</li><li>Ability to quickly learn new technical domains and tools</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-pressure environments</li><li>Fluency in translating between technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Experience with solving complex problems through analytical skills</li><li>Experience scaling and maintaining production systems</li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:&nbsp;<ul><li>Systems integrations experience working with multi domain/multi-level security architectures, particularly the Defence and Intelligence.</li><li>Working knowledge of JavaScript and its mapping libraries (OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS API for JavaScript), Google Earth Engine and its SDK</li><li>Experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL) and distributed databases (NoSQL)</li><li>Experience in geopolitics and data science</li><li>Ability to pick up new technologies quickly</li><li>Experience with building analytical products from complex datasets</li><li>Experience with geospatial technologies and data</li><li>GEOINT experience, imagery exploitation and analysis</li><li>Fluent in multiple languages</li></ul>#LI-REMOTEApplication Deadline: February 20th, 2026 at 11:59PM PSTBenefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off&nbsp;</li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. &nbsp;Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. &nbsp;The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. &nbsp;Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div>$93,420—$116,730 USD</div></div></div><div>Why we care so much about Belonging.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>Accommodations:&nbsp; 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, 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, 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 are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies 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.</div>

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