How to apply for Senior Solutions Architect I, Pre-Sales - South Korea Defense & Intelligence

About Planet

Planet operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites and delivers Earth-imaging data through a cloud platform. It is both a space company and a data company, controlling hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software. Employees work remotely worldwide, with offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and the Netherlands.

About the role

This role designs complex solutions to show the value of Planet's data and services to organizations in the Korea Defense and Intelligence community. You will work in pre-sales, collaborating with customers to solve earth data challenges. The position is remote within APAC and focuses on a specific region and sector.

A typical day

A typical day might involve meeting with Korea Defense and Intelligence customers to understand their data needs and designing technical solutions using Planet's satellite data. You would collaborate with internal teams across APAC and other regions to refine proposals and demonstrate value. The role is remote, so much of the work is done via video calls and online collaboration tools.

Who Planet is looking for

• Experience in pre-sales or solutions architecture, ideally for defense, intelligence, or government customers in South Korea.
• Ability to design technical solutions using satellite imagery, geospatial data, or cloud-based platforms.
• Knowledge of the Korea Defense and Intelligence community's data needs and procurement processes.
• Strong communication skills in Korean and English to work with customers and internal teams across APAC.

Tips for this application

• Highlight any experience with defense or intelligence customers in South Korea, including specific projects or agencies.
• Show familiarity with satellite imagery, geospatial analysis, or Earth observation data in your resume.
• Emphasize pre-sales or solutions architecture work where you designed technical solutions for complex customer needs.
• Mention cloud platforms or data processing tools you have used, since Planet's platform is cloud-based.
• State your location and ability to work remotely within APAC, as the role is remote in that region.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your direct experience with Korea Defense and Intelligence customers and understanding of their data challenges.', 'A specific example of designing a technical solution that demonstrated value to a customer in a pre-sales role.', 'Your knowledge of satellite imagery or geospatial data and how it can solve earth data problems.', 'Your ability to work remotely and collaborate with teams across APAC and other global offices.']

Research before applying

• Planet's satellite constellation capabilities, including resolution, revisit rate, and data types.
• Planet's cloud platform and how customers access and use the data.
• The structure and needs of the Korea Defense and Intelligence community regarding geospatial intelligence.
• Planet's existing work or partnerships in APAC or with defense and intelligence customers.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would design a solution using Planet's satellite data for a defense or intelligence use case in South Korea.
• Your experience with pre-sales and how you demonstrate technical value to non-technical stakeholders.
• Specific challenges the Korea Defense and Intelligence community faces with earth data and how Planet can address them.
• Your familiarity with cloud-based platforms and data processing workflows for geospatial data.
• How you handle collaboration with remote teams and customers across different time zones in APAC.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic cover letter that does not mention South Korea defense and intelligence or pre-sales solutions architecture.
• Failing to show any knowledge of satellite imagery or geospatial data in the application.
• Not clarifying your ability to work remotely in APAC or your language skills if relevant to the Korea market.