Cerberus Capital Management

Senior Palantir Engineer Lead

Cerberus Capital Management$120K — $150K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in Palantir Foundry architecture and large-scale implementations
  • Strong experience with Marketplace, OSDK, and complex Foundry applications
  • Proven track record of defining architecture and leading technical strategy across teams
  • Experience in building scalable, enterprise-grade platforms
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML applications, especially Foundry AIP and LLM integrations
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes in complex environments
  • Proactive and ownership-driven mindset, adept at operating in ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Define and own system architecture for applications within Palantir Foundry
  • Lead design and development of scalable and resilient platform solutions
  • Drive technical decision-making and establish engineering standards
  • Architect and deliver integrated tools for operations and customer management
  • Guide development of solutions utilizing Foundry, Marketplace, and custom applications
  • Lead adoption of Foundry AI capabilities like AIP and LLMs
  • Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering leaders to align strategy with business goals
  • Mentor engineers, acting as a technical authority and thought leader

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing
  • Competitive market-based compensation
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Palantir Engineer Lead to play a critical role in defining architecture, leading technical strategy, and driving scalable platform development.

This role sits within a high-impact development unit of ~20 professionals and will serve as a key technical leader across multiple teams building on top of Foundry.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own system architecture for applications built within the Palantir Foundry ecosystem
  • Lead the design and development of scalable, resilient, and sustainable platform solutions
  • Drive technical decision-making and establish engineering standards across teams
  • Architect and deliver integrated tools that support daily operations, customer outreach, offer management, and scheduling
  • Guide development of solutions using Foundry, Marketplace, OSDK, and custom applications
  • Lead the adoption and implementation of Foundry AI capabilities (AIP, LLMs)
  • Partner with product, UX, and engineering leaders to align technical strategy with business goals
  • Mentor and guide engineers, acting as a technical authority and thought leader

What We're Looking For
  • Deep expertise in Palantir Foundry, including architecture and large-scale implementations
  • Strong experience with Marketplace, OSDK, and building complex Foundry applications
  • Proven ability to define architecture and lead technical strategy across multiple teams
  • Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade platforms
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML applications, particularly Foundry AIP and LLM integrations
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, lead, and drive outcomes in complex environments
  • Highly proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguity


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of Information Technology or IT architecture experience
  • At least 2 years of lead experience

OR
  • Master's degree and at least 5 years of Information Technology or IT architecture experience
  • At least 2 years of lead experience

OR
  • At least 12 years of Information Technology or IT architecture experience
  • At least 2 years of lead experience


Additional Requirements

  • Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)


Desired Skills

  • Experience leading technical teams or acting as a principal/lead engineer
  • Background in full-stack or distributed systems development
  • Experience building integrated business platforms or ecosystems


Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Job Posting

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About Cerberus Capital Management

Cerberus Capital Management is a private equity firm that specializes in distressed investing. The firm was founded in 1992 by Steve Feinberg and William L. Richter. Cerberus has invested in a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare, real estate, and retail. The firm is known for its aggressive approach to investing and has been involved in several high-profile deals, including the acquisition of Chrysler in 2007.
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