Palantir

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Palantir$135K — $200K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience building solutions with large language models (LLMs)
  • Deep understanding of the generative AI landscape
  • Solid foundation in machine learning principles, including evaluation and training
  • Strong background in engineering, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for client interactions

Responsibilities

  • Build end-to-end workflows for generative AI applications
  • Implement AI strategies and workflows into client organizations
  • Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide technical solutions
  • Work in small teams to deliver high-stakes AI projects
  • Drive real-world impact through applied AI use cases
  • Contribute insights and improvements back to the Palantir AIP product suite

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance automatically provided
  • Generous paid time off policy with flexibility
  • Support for new parents, including paid leave and family planning benefits
  • 401k plan enrollment with employer contributions
Full Job Description
The Role

Forward Deployed AI Engineers work directly with customers owning Gen AI strategy and implementation. On a daily basis, you will build end-to-end workflows, take them to production, and solve real world problems at the largest scale. You will have ample opportunity to contribute learnings from the field back to the Palantir AIP product suite.

You will be on the forefront of extending Palantir's existing footprint and strategy into new markets and problem spaces opened up by Gen AI.

Core Responsibilities

Forward Deployed AI Engineers' responsibilities look similar to those of a hands-on AI startup CTO: you'll work in small teams to own delivery of high stakes projects with clients. A day's work may include building LLM workflows on a large scale, interacting with customers to understand their needs and set their AI strategy, but the most impact will be driven by implementing solutions into the real world of our partner's organizations.

Do you aspire to be an entrepreneur or an Applied AI leader? We believe Palantir is the best place - with the best colleagues - to learn how!

What We Value

  • Engineering mindset, focused on delivering production solutions with Gen AI, data processing pipelines, and advanced analytics tools.
  • Solving real business problems, not academic benchmarks.
  • Ability to collaborate efficiently in teams of technical and non-technical individuals.
  • Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and direct iteration with users.


What We Require

  • Past experience building solutions with LLMs and a deep understanding of overall Gen AI landscape.
  • Strong foundation in Machine Learning basics (Evaluation, Training, Problem Decomposition).
  • Strong engineering background. Preferred fields include but are not limited to Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Machine Learning.
  • Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
  • Ability and interest in traveling up to 25%, as needed to client sites, but flexible based on personal preferences.


Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $135,000 - $200,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians' lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.

Benefits
• Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
• Employees are automatically covered by Palantir's basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
• 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
• Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
• Employees can enroll in Palantir's 401k plan

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that's why we celebrate individuals' strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians' lives is just one of the ways we're investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with Palantir's values and culture, we believe employees are "better together" and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for "Remote" work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.

If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here.

About Palantir

Palantir Technologies is a software and services company that specializes in big data analytics. The company was founded in 2003 by a group of PayPal alumni, including Peter Thiel, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Palantir's software is used by government agencies, financial institutions, and other organizations to analyze large amounts of data and make better decisions. The company has been the subject of controversy due to its work with government agencies, including the CIA and ICE.
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