Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir)

Remote Opportunity

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH PALANTIR

As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Delta), you will serve as the technical leader at the intersection of Palantir Foundry's platform capabilities and our most complex, high-impact healthcare data and operational engagements.

This role combines deep technical expertise in Palantir Foundry with strategic deployment leadership, driving transformational outcomes for our kidney care and healthcare operations.

The Delta designation reflects a commitment to driving change and transformation — you are the catalyst who bridges the gap between what the platform can do and what it should do for our unique operational context.

You will be expected to be hands-on and an independent FDE owning, architecting enterprise-grade solutions, development, deployment, mentor as needed and shape the technical strategy for critical engagements across our client's healthcare ecosystem.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or technical consulting — with at least 2+ years on Palantir Foundry
• Strong proficiency in Python (PySpark, Pandas, Polars) and SQL; experience with TypeScript is highly valued
• Deep understanding of the Foundry Ontology — object types, link types, action types, interfaces, and functions
• Proven track record of designing and deploying production-grade data pipelines (batch and streaming) at enterprise scale
• Experience building Workshop applications and/or OSDK-based applications (React/TypeScript)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) — Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and IAM
• Experience with Google BigQuery — query optimization, partitioning/clustering strategies, BigQuery ML, data warehousing patterns, and migration from legacy EDW platforms (e.g., Netezza, Teradata)
• Experience with AIP (AI Platform) — AIP Logic, AIP Agents, evaluation suites, and LLM-powered functions
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows in Foundry: Model Studio, pro-code model authoring, batch/live inference
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks — markings, ABAC, restricted views, Cipher for data protection, and HIPAA-compliant data handling
• Background in healthcare, kidney care, or clinical operations, revenue cycle optimizations a plus.
• Experience leading teams of 3+ engineers in forward-deployed settings
• Contributions to internal tooling, open-source projects, or platform evangelism

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Additional Employee Requirements  

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary. 
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary. 
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary. 
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary. 
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary. 
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

*If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.   

USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)  
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages  
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan  
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest   

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.