Engineer, Palantir

Job Description:

  • Design, build, and maintain applications and pipelines within Palantir Foundry
  • Develop and optimize data pipelines using Code Repositories, Pipelines, and Ontology
  • Collaborate with data engineers, product owners, and business users to understand requirements and deliver solutions
  • Build scalable, reusable, and well-documented code following best practices
  • Support data modeling, transformations, and integrations with upstream and downstream systems
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across Foundry workflows
  • Ensure data quality, reliability, and security standards are met
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry in a production environment
  • Strong software engineering background (Python strongly preferred; Java/Scala a plus)
  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and transformations
  • Familiarity with Foundry concepts such as Ontology, Workshops, Pipelines, and Code Repositories
  • Experience working with large, complex datasets
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote, contract environment
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
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