Palantir Foundry Use Case Engineer

Role Overview

Configure, build, and operationalize business use cases on the Palantir Foundry platform. Focus on:Use-case configurationOntology modelingData pipeline developmentBusiness-facing analyticsWork within an agile, business-led 2-week sprint model. Participate as part of a Palantir Center of Excellence (CoE) delivery model. Translate business problems into Palantir-native solutions. Focus on rapid configuration and delivery rather than heavy custom coding.

Mandatory Skills

• Hands-on experience configuring Palantir Foundry use cases, including:DatasetsPipelinesOntologyContourWorkshopSlate
• Experience with ontology-based data modeling for enterprise analytics.
• Exposure to:AWS cloud environmentsDistributed data systems
• Experience working in:Agile environmentsPOD-based delivery modelsShort sprint cyclesBusiness demo and feedback cycles

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience developing business-facing dashboards and analytics for:QualityManufacturingSupply ChainCustomer Analytics

Key Responsibilities

• Use Case Configuration & Delivery
• Configure end-to-end Palantir Foundry use cases covering:Data ingestionOntology setupData transformationsAnalytics dashboards
• Build business-facing applications using:DatasetsPipelinesOntology ManagerContourWorkshopSlate
• Work in 2-week Agile sprints. Participate in frequent business demonstrations and feedback sessions.
• Deliver business value through iterative configuration and development.
• Ontology & Data Modeling
• Design and configure ontology-driven data models aligned with business entities and processes. Model business domains such as:QualitySupply ChainSalesManufacturing
• Maintain consistency in:Object definitionsRelationshipsBusiness metrics
• Follow ontology governance standards established by the CoE.
• Data Pipelines & Transformations
• Build and maintain Palantir Foundry pipelines. Develop data transformations using:PythonPySparkSQL
• Integrate data from multiple enterprise sources using Foundry:Data ConnectionsIngestion frameworks
• Optimize pipelines for:PerformanceReliabilityCost efficiency
• Support cloud-based deployments, primarily on AWS.
• Business Enablement & Adoption
• Partner with:Product OwnersBusiness AnalystsBusiness Stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into configured Foundry solutions. Support self-service analytics and business enablement.
• Create documentation and walkthroughs for configured use cases. Monitor application usage and adoption.
• Use adoption insights to guide enhancements and prioritization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines using Palantir Foundry tools such as:Code RepositoriesPipeline BuilderTransformsWorkshopContour
• Build and maintain:Curated datasetsData lineageData quality controls
• Implement data quality across:IngestionTransformationServing layers
• Implement Foundry Ontology, including:ObjectsActionsRelationships
• Enable operational workflows through ontology-driven applications.
• Develop and support Foundry dashboards and applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data products iteratively.
• Implement security, governance, and compliance using:Foundry access controlsData policiesAuditing practices
• Integrate Foundry with enterprise systems through:APIsConnectorsData interoperability patterns
• Establish CI/CD practices for Foundry Code Repositories.
• Perform peer code reviews. Enforce coding and development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvements in reliability and performance.

Essential Technical Skills

• Palantir FoundryTransformsPipeline BuilderCode RepositoriesCurated DatasetsData ModelingFoundry Ontology
• Programming:Python - MandatoryPySpark - Strongly preferredSQL:Advanced SQLComplex joinsWindow functionsQuery optimization

Interactive Managerial Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile/POD-based teams.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders.