Lead Foundry Solutions Engineer

United States, Georgia, AtlantaTechOps 05-Aug-2026Ref #: 33522How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.Delta is focused on sustaining a strong IT operation, growing our capabilities, and maximizing optimization across each of our tech hubs to elevate the travel experience for our customers and empower our 90,000 Delta people.We’re committed to fostering innovation, and we’re excited to invite you to be part of our journey as we shape the future of technology at the world’s best airline!Delta Air Lines is seeking a Lead Foundry Solutions Engineer to lead complex analytics, resource planning, and digital transformation initiatives. This role serves as a technical and project leader responsible for designing scalable Foundry solutions that enable advanced maintenance, reliability, operational, engineering, and workforce planning insights across Delta's fleet and TechOps organization.The role serves as a lead on the Resource Planning & Operational Solutions team within the TechOps Business Performance Office. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for developing and scaling TechOps' enterprise resource planning capability and decision-support hub, enabling workforce forecasting, capacity planning, operational readiness, and data-driven decision making. This individual will also lead solution design and delivery for high-impact operational use cases across TechOps.The Lead Engineer drives the end-to-end delivery of strategic analytics products and planning solutions by partnering with engineering, maintenance, operations, workforce planning, finance, and technology stakeholders. This individual translates complex business challenges into scalable decision-support platforms, establishes technical direction for Foundry applications and data models, and leads cross-functional teams to deliver measurable operational and financial value.As a Lead Foundry Solutions Engineer, you will:Lead the design, development, and deployment of large-scale analytics applications and solutions within the Palantir Foundry ecosystemLead the development and evolution of enterprise resource planning, workforce forecasting, and capacity planning capabilities that support strategic and operational decision-making across TechOpsServe as the technical lead for strategic initiatives, driving project execution from concept through implementation and adoptionArchitect and optimize complex data pipelines, integrations, Ontology models, and application workflows that support maintenance and operational decision-makingPartner with engineering, maintenance, operations, workforce planning, finance, and technology leaders to develop data-driven solutions that improve aircraft reliability, operational performance, workforce effectiveness, resource utilization, and strategic planning outcomesEvaluate and implement advanced analytics, AI/ML, automation, and application capabilities within Foundry to solve complex operational challengesLead cross-functional project teams and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders without direct managerial authorityProvide technical leadership and guidance on Foundry best practices, data architecture, application design, and platform governanceDrive the development of scalable Workshop applications, operational dashboards, and decision-support tools that enable actionable insightsEstablish standards for data quality, system reliability, maintainability, documentation, and solution performanceConduct design reviews, code reviews, and architecture assessments to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and long-term supportabilityInfluence strategic decisions through analytical findings, business cases, and executive-level recommendationsLead continuous improvement efforts focused on automation, platform optimization, technical debt reduction, and process transformationMentor and provide technical coaching to junior and mid-level team members while fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharingBenefits and Perks to Help You Keep ClimbingOur culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31)In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period10 paid holidays per calendar yearBirthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leaveNon-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leaveComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefitsFamily care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stagesHolistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental healthDomestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family membersCareer development programs to achieve your long-term career goalsWorld-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprintBusiness Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategiesRecognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable TogetherAccess to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcareWhat you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)7+ years of experience developing analytics, data engineering, software engineering, or enterprise data solutionsAdvanced experience with SQL and Python in production environmentsDemonstrated expertise building applications and solutions within Palantir Foundry (or similar platforms), including Workshop, Ontology, Pipeline Builder, and data integration frameworksExperience leading complex cross-functional projects and delivering analytics solutions with enterprise-scale impactExperience building forecasting, planning, scheduling, optimization, or decision-support solutions for complex operational environmentsStrong understanding of data architecture, ETL/ELT development, enterprise integration patterns, and system design principlesExperience translating ambiguous business needs into technical requirements and actionable solution roadmapsAbility to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadershipStrong analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and project leadership skillsProven ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across multiple stakeholder groupsConsistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)Extensive experience delivering enterprise solutions using Palantir Foundry in operational, engineering, maintenance, or transportation environmentsExperience leading large-scale analytics, digital transformation, or operational optimization initiativesExperience developing workforce planning, capacity planning, labor forecasting, or resource optimization modelsExperience in aviation, airline operations, MRO, fleet management, or other highly regulated operational environmentsExperience supporting operational planning, maintenance planning, crew planning, supply chain planning, or other large-scale resource management functionsExperience leveraging simulation, optimization, scenario modeling, or advanced forecasting techniques to support strategic decision-makingStrong knowledge of cloud-native architectures and services (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)Experience integrating AI/ML models into operational workflows and decision-support applicationsProficiency with TypeScript, JavaScript, API development, and modern application frameworksExperience with predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, fleet operations, or aviation analyticsFamiliarity with data governance, master data management, and enterprise data strategyExperience presenting recommendations, project outcomes, and technical strategies to executive leadershipDemonstrated success driving adoption of analytics solutions and delivering measurable business value through technology innovation< Go back