Lead Data Engineer OR Architect with Palantir Foundry

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer/Architect with Palantir FoundryLocation: Dallas, TX/Seattle, WA/Atlanta, GA/NY, NJFULLTIMEWe are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Engineer to architect, develop, and optimize scalable data solutions using Palantir Foundry. This senior role is ideal for a data engineering expert who thrives in complex, ontology-aware environments and can lead the design of robust data pipelines and applications that drive actionable insights. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization, and ensuring the integrity, performance, and cost-efficiency of our data ecosystem. While familiarity with Generative AI (GenAI) is a plus, your core expertise should lie in data architecture, pipeline development, and Foundry platform mastery.Key ResponsibilitiesData Architecture & Pipeline Engineering• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Python.• Architect scalable data frameworks that support high-performance analytics and operational workflows.• Conduct data cleansing, transformation, and validation to ensure data quality and consistency.Palantir Foundry Platform Expertise• Configure and manage data connections, Pipeline Builder, and Contour for data exploration and visualization.• Develop and maintain ontology objects, ensuring semantic consistency and reusability across applications.• Manage code repositories and version control within Foundry, promoting modular and maintainable engineering practices.Ontology-Aware Application Development• Collaborate with data owners and domain experts to ingest, transform, and model data into ontology-driven applications such as Workshop and Quiver.• Maintain clarity on the end-to-end architecture and data flow, ensuring seamless integration from ingestion to ontology.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.• Engage with senior leadership to maintain a feedback loop for Foundry program improvements.• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and analysts.Operational Excellence & Cost Management• Establish and maintain cost monitoring and reporting for Foundry-related operations.• Lead efforts in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and platform stability. Continuous Improvement & Innovation• Stay current with Foundry platform updates, emerging features, and best practices.• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and innovation in data workflows.• Explore and evaluate GenAI capabilities for potential integration into data processes.