Palantir Foundry Engineer

Palantir Software Engineer (Contract)
Fully Remote
Duration 6-Month Contract (with potential for extension likely over 12mo)

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Palantir Software Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of data-driven solutions using the Palantir Foundry platform. This consultant will work closely with cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that enable data-driven decision making.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, strong software engineering fundamentals, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Foundry with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Background in data engineering, analytics engineering, or platform engineering
• Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, etc.)
• Prior consulting or contract experience