Forward Deployed AI Engineer

A World‑Changing 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. 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 the opportunity to contribute learnings from the field back to the Palantir AI product suite. You'll be on the forefront of extending Palantir’s footprint and strategy into new markets and problem spaces opened up by Gen AI. Core Responsibilities Build large‑scale LLM workflows and deliver production solutions for clients. Interact with customers to understand their needs and set their AI strategy. Implement solutions that have real‑world impact on partner organizations. Own delivery of high‑stakes projects within small teams. What We Value Engineering mindset focused on delivering production Gen‑AI solutions, data‑processing pipelines, and advanced analytics tools. Solving real business problems, not academic benchmarks. Collaborating efficiently with technical and non‑technical teammates. Comfortable 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 the overall Gen‑AI landscape. Strong foundation in Machine Learning fundamentals (evaluation, training, problem decomposition). Strong engineering background. Preferred fields include but are not limited to Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Machine Learning. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar. Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed to client sites. Salary The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 – $200,000 per year. Total compensation may also include restricted stock units, a sign‑on bonus, and other potential incentives. The final package will be determined by individual qualifications, experience, skills, and other factors. Note that this estimate excludes the value of any sign‑on bonus, benefits, or future long‑term incentives. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance (and voluntary life insurance). Basic life, AD&D, and disability coverage. Commuter benefits. Flexible paid time off. 2 weeks paid time off built into each year (subject to team and business needs). 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Leave‑of‑absence program (military service, medical events).Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back‑up care for parents. Family‑building benefits such as adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance. Expenses for new child. 401(k) plan enrollment. Life at Palantir We focus on enabling every employee to reach their best outcomes rather than following traditional career ladders. We celebrate individual strengths, skills, and interests from interview through long‑term growth. Our culture encourages in‑person collaboration, hybrid options, and remote work when business need allows. We aim to foster community and innovation across the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer Palantir is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including veterans and people with disabilities. We are committed to a hiring process accessible to everyone and provide reasonable accommodations when needed. If you require an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please let us know so we can help. #J-18808-Ljbffr