Job Summary:
Hexagon Geosystems, part of Leica Geosystems, is a leader in laser scanning hardware and software solutions for the film and cinema industry. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for driving business development and technical support within the Media & Entertainment sector, focusing on building relationships and facilitating product adoption.
Responsibilities:
โข Develop and manage a pipeline of strategic opportunities with studios, streaming platforms, production companies, rental houses, and system integrators.
โข Execute a consultative, relationship-based sales approach appropriate to M&E production cycles, with typical deal lead times of 6โ9 months.
โข Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including studio technology executives, VFX supervisors, directors of photography, and production technology vendors.
โข Represent Leica at industry events, trade shows, and on-set engagements (e.g., NAB, Cine Gear, HPA Tech Retreat).
โข Contribute to go-to-market strategy, commercial positioning, and long-term adoption goals including studio mandate programs.
โข Monitor competitive landscape and M&E production technology trends to inform strategic decisions.
โข Plan and execute product demonstrations, proof-of-concept deployments, and production-level evaluations with prospective and existing customers.
โข Translate our product offeringsโ technical capabilities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
โข Support customers through the full adoption lifecycle: pre-sale evaluation, on-set integration, workflow troubleshooting, and post-production handoff.
โข Develop application documentation, workflow guides, and training materials specific to M&E use cases.
โข Provide structured product feedback and field intelligence to internal product management and engineering teams.
โข Apply expertise in Hexagon/Leica SLAM-based platforms (BLK series and related) to accelerate technical evaluations and support customer onboarding.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field โ or equivalent demonstrated experience.
โข Hands-on expertise with SLAM-based LiDAR or spatial computing systems.
โข Background in robotics, sensor fusion, or real-time spatial data systems.
โข Proven experience in technical sales, application engineering, solutions consulting, or B2B business development in a complex, long-cycle sales environment.
โข Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
โข Ability to operate independently in an early-stage commercial environment with limited direct oversight.
Preferred:
โข Familiarity with film or television production workflows, camera systems, or production technology (virtual production, LED volume, VFX, motion capture, or similar).
โข Experience selling to or working with studios, production companies, or rental/distribution partners in the M&E space.
โข Knowledge of virtual production tools and real-time rendering pipelines (Unreal Engine, disguise, Mo-Sys, or similar).
โข Having an existing professional network within the Los Angeles M&E or production technology community is highly desired.
โข Experience supporting product beta programs or field-based validation efforts.
Company:
Hexagon Geosystems is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Heerbrugg, CHE, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.