Forward Deployed Program Trainer

Summary:The Forward Deployed Program Trainer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering the technical training programs that prepare Forward Deployment Engineers (Delta track) and Deployment Strategists (Echo track) to successfully implement and support AI-powered solutions within Palantir Foundry. This role serves as the subject matter expert for Foundry enablement, creating competency-based curriculum, facilitating instructor-led and self-paced learning, developing technical assessments, and continuously evolving training based on real-world client delivery needs. Working closely with engineering leaders, hiring managers, and Palantir subject matter experts, the Forward Deployed Program Trainer ensures new hires and existing team members build the technical knowledge, practical skills, and client readiness required to deliver successful Foundry implementations. This is a hands-on training and curriculum development role requiring deep Palantir Foundry expertise, exceptional facilitation skills, and a passion for developing high-performing technical talent.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Design & Develop Technical CurriculumDesign and maintain the core Fast Forward onboarding curriculum for both Delta (technical) and Echo (deployment strategy) tracks.Create structured learning paths covering:Palantir Foundry fundamentalsOntology conceptsPipeline BuilderWorkshop applicationsData integration and modelingRole-specific workflowsDevelop instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced learning experiences.Create technical labs, exercises, documentation, and learning guides.Deliver TrainingFacilitate onboarding for each Fast Forward cohort through live instruction, workshops, office hours, and structured check-ins during the first 90 days.Deliver technical upskilling programs for experienced Forward Deployment Engineers and Deployment Strategists.Coach learners through hands-on Foundry projects and practical implementation scenarios.Adapt instruction based on varying experience levels while maintaining consistent competency standards.Build Assessments & Capstone ExperiencesTranslate competency frameworks and career ladder expectations into measurable learning objectives.Develop technical assessments that provide hiring managers meaningful readiness signals beyond interview performance.Design capstone projects that simulate real client delivery work.Define evaluation criteria that support placement decisions and career progression.Partner with Technical LeadershipCollaborate with engineering leaders, delivery managers, and hiring managers to identify emerging skill gaps.Continuously evolve curriculum based on client implementations, product enhancements, and lessons learned from delivery teams.Partner with an external Palantir SME to validate curriculum quality and ensure alignment with Foundry best practices.Maintain documentation, learning materials, and technical standards across all programs.Comply with all company policies and procedures.Maintain regular and punctual attendance.Other Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports but may provide guidance, leadership, or training to others.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Education, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.2-5 years of experience working with technical enablement, training, instructional design, or technical education.Hands-on experience implementing or configuring Palantir Foundry in production environments.Experience designing and delivering technical curriculum specifically for Foundry—not generic enterprise software training adapted for Foundry.Experience facilitating onboarding or enablement programs for technical or client-facing Foundry roles, including Forward Deployed Engineers, Deployment Strategists, FDSEs, or comparable positions.Demonstrated experience teaching:OntologyPipeline BuilderWorkshop applicationsData modelingFoundry development workflowsStrong instructional design skills with experience building competency-based learning programs.Experience facilitating highly technical audiences and confidently answering detailed implementation questions.Technical KnowledgeDeep understanding of the Palantir Foundry platformData pipelines and transformation workflowsOntology design principlesWorkshop applicationsData integration conceptsAI-enabled delivery workflowsTechnical solution implementationPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience at Palantir TechnologiesFormer Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) or Deployment StrategistExperience working for a Palantir implementation partnerExperience building certification programs or competency-based assessment frameworksExperience developing training for both technical and client-facing audiences from a shared curriculumFamiliarity with AI, LLMs, automation, or modern data platformsCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:None required