Working Student, Professional Services
About this role
Students who enjoy combining technical problem-solving with direct customer interaction will thrive in this position at Planet. The professional services team operates at the intersection of satellite imaging technology and real-world applications, helping commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors leverage vast geospatial datasets.
In this working student role, individuals collaborate closely with Solutions Architects to design, pilot, and deliver geospatial solutions while acting as a vital technical bridge for Russian-speaking customers. The position exists to cultivate emerging technical consulting talent, making it an ideal fit for proactive students eager to gain hands-on experience in cloud platforms, GIS software, and client-facing architecture.
What you will do
- Support Solutions Architects throughout customer discovery, solution design, pilot delivery, and user adoption phases.
- Participate in customer workshops by gathering requirements, documenting outcomes, and coordinating follow-up actions.
- Serve as the primary technical communication bridge for Russian-speaking customers across workshops and ongoing engagements.
- Prepare customer datasets, subscriptions, collections, and platform resources for demonstrations and pilot projects.
- Assist engineers and architects with solution validation, testing, technical troubleshooting, and customer onboarding.
- Contribute to pre-sales activities, customer demonstrations, technical training, and regional onsite engagements.
What you need
- Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university in GIS, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related field.
- Demonstrated familiarity with GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, ENVI, or similar tools.
- Working familiarity with cloud platforms including GCP, AWS, or Azure.
- Prior experience supporting customer workshops, gathering requirements, and working directly with end users.
- Experience utilizing AI tools for productivity, coding, and rapid prototyping.
- Solid communication skills with the capability to collaborate directly with customers and technical teams.
- Fluent written and spoken proficiency in both Russian and English.
Nice to have
- A background in remote sensing, geoscience, or geoinformatics
- Practical experience with Python for geospatial applications, data processing, or automation
- Experience designing geospatial solutions or supporting solution architecture
- Experience with Agile software development and cross-functional product delivery
- Experience with machine learning, modern cloud technologies, CI/CD, or geospatial web applications
- Familiarity with Planet products or Earth observation technologies
Benefits
- Generous time off including vacation, holidays and company global days off
- Comprehensive Leave Policies
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly benefit to choose from a variety of providers
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Volunteering Benefits
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote and office policy for this role?
This is a part-time, hybrid role working 20 hours per week, which requires you to work from the Berlin office approximately 2 days per week.
What is the compensation for this working student position?
The expected starting gross salary range for this role in Germany is €18 — €18 EUR, with individual placement determined objectively based on skills, qualifications, and professional experience.
What language skills are required for candidates?
Candidates must have fluent written and spoken Russian and English to act as the technical communication bridge for Russian-speaking customers.