<div><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As a PreSales Solutions Architect specializing in Planet’s Hyperspectral offerings, you will showcase the value of Tanager-derived data and services, helping organizations in the hyperspectral community address their most pressing Earth observation challenges. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Customer Success, Product Management, Professional Services, and Business Development. You will serve as the voice of the customer to shape and enhance Planet’s industry solutions. </p><p>This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States (East Coast). If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. This role requires frequent international travel up to 25%.</p><p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and deliver presentations and product demonstrations, highlighting technical capabilities of Planet’s platform and our ability to fulfill customer’s business needs.</li><li>Create relationships with customers’ technical and management staff as a trusted advisor to their business.</li><li>Act as an advisor to the customer to recommend a solutions architecture that fits their business challenges.</li><li>Assist with the response to tenders, RFI’s, RFP’s, proposals with respect to product/solution information.</li><li>Work with sales team colleagues to determine account development plans and execute a strategy to engage customers and prospects.</li><li>Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development to act as the voice of the customer, assist with RFP and RFI preparation and submissions.</li><li>Attain quarterly and annual sales and operational objectives assigned by management.</li><li>Represent Planet’s Hyperspectral customer requirements to Sales leadership, in communicating forecasts, pipeline opportunities, deal reviews, data in CRM tools, and customer feedback.</li><li>Present to key executive Government stakeholders</li><li>Act as a mentor to team members and lead training to drive their development.</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a US TS/SCI security clearance.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Earth/Environmental Science, or other relevant field.</li><li>4+ years of experience in applied hyperspectral data analysis and applications.</li><li>Experience crafting hyperspectral use cases and presentations.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, the language of our company.</li><li>Experience working with GIS and Remote Sensing users.</li><li>Experience in IMINT, ISR, and related fields.</li><li>Experience with ERDAS, QGIS, SocketGXP, ArcGIS, GDAL and other common geospatial and hyperspectral software packages.</li><li>Ability to successfully communicate and coordinate with international customers &amp; sales team.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive working mindset.</li><li>Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively.</li><li>Proficiency with Python to process imagery, manipulate hyperspectral data, interact with Planet’s APIs and build data pipelines.</li><li>Ability to lead customer engagements.</li><li>Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users.</li></ul><p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out: </strong></p><p><strong>Experience supporting the US Defense and Intelligence community.</strong></p><span style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">#LI-REMOTE</span><p><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>December 17, 11:59pm PST</p><p><strong>EAR/ITAR Requirements:</strong></p><p><em>This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.</em></p><p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p><p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.</em></p><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><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><p>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.</p><div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div><span>$99,750</span><span>—</span><span>$124,670 USD</span></div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div><span>$106,610</span><span>—</span><span>$133,280 USD</span></div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div><span>$91,910</span><span>—</span><span>$114,870 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging. <br></strong>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. </p><p><strong>EEO statement: <br></strong>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></p><p><strong>Accommodations: <br></strong>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.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong>: 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.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy (European Applicants):</strong> 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.</p></div>

<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>

PreSales Solutions Architect - Hyperspectral

<div><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As a PreSales Solutions Architect specializing in Planet’s Hyperspectral offerings, you will showcase the value of Tanager-derived data and services, helping organizations in the hyperspectral community address their most pressing Earth observation challenges. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Customer Success, Product Management, Professional Services, and Business Development. You will serve as the voice of the customer to shape and enhance Planet’s industry solutions.&nbsp;</p><p>This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States (East Coast). If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. This role requires frequent international travel up to 25%.</p><p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and deliver presentations and product demonstrations, highlighting technical capabilities of Planet’s platform and our ability to fulfill customer’s business needs.</li><li>Create relationships with customers’ technical and management staff as a trusted advisor to their business.</li><li>Act as an advisor to the customer to recommend a solutions architecture that fits their business challenges.</li><li>Assist with the response to tenders, RFI’s, RFP’s, proposals with respect to product/solution information.</li><li>Work with sales team colleagues to determine account development plans and execute a strategy to engage customers and prospects.</li><li>Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development to act as the voice of the customer, assist with RFP and RFI preparation and submissions.</li><li>Attain quarterly and annual sales and operational objectives assigned by management.</li><li>Represent Planet’s Hyperspectral customer requirements to Sales leadership, in communicating forecasts, pipeline opportunities, deal reviews, data in CRM tools, and customer feedback.</li><li>Present to key executive Government stakeholders</li><li>Act as a mentor to team members and lead training to drive their development.</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a US TS/SCI security clearance.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Earth/Environmental Science, or other relevant field.</li><li>4+ years of experience in applied hyperspectral data analysis and applications.</li><li>Experience crafting hyperspectral use cases and presentations.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, the language of our company.</li><li>Experience working with GIS and Remote Sensing users.</li><li>Experience in IMINT, ISR, and related fields.</li><li>Experience with ERDAS, QGIS, SocketGXP, ArcGIS, GDAL and other common geospatial and hyperspectral software packages.</li><li>Ability to successfully communicate and coordinate with international customers &amp; sales team.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive working mindset.</li><li>Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively.</li><li>Proficiency with Python to process imagery, manipulate hyperspectral data, interact with Planet’s APIs and build data pipelines.</li><li>Ability to lead customer engagements.</li><li>Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users.</li></ul><p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Experience supporting the US Defense and Intelligence community.</strong></p><span>#LI-REMOTE</span><p><strong>Application Deadline:&nbsp;</strong>December 17, 11:59pm PST</p><p><strong>EAR/ITAR Requirements:</strong></p><p><em>This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.</em></p><p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p><p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.</em></p><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><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><p>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.</p><div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div><span>$99,750</span><span>—</span><span>$124,670 USD</span></div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div><span>$106,610</span><span>—</span><span>$133,280 USD</span></div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div><span>$91,910</span><span>—</span><span>$114,870 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging.&nbsp;<br></strong>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;</p><p><strong>EEO statement: <br></strong>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></p><p><strong>Accommodations:&nbsp;<br></strong>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.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong>: 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.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy (European Applicants):</strong> 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.</p></div>

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