About the Position

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

New York, NY

Delta / Full-time / Hybrid

About the Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

Responsibilities

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

Work in small teams to own delivery of high stakes projects with clients.
Build LLM workflows on a large scale.
Interact with customers to understand their needs and set their AI strategy.
Implement solutions into the real world of our partner's organizations.

Requirements

Past experience building solutions with LLMs and a deep understanding of the 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.

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.

We Offer

Competitive salary range: $135,000 - $200,000/year.
Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off, holidays, supportive leave of absence program, paid leave for new parents, fertility and family building benefits, and a 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 long-term 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability.

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

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