Forward Deployed Engineer – Palantir Foundry (Zurich)

Salary: CHF 120'000 - 150'000 per year

Requirements:

• You bring

• Broad exposure matters more than years. Two years across many use cases, from Data Connection to Ontology-aware apps, beats five years doing only data pipelines at one place. You can work independently with clients, without close supervision. We look for a founder mindset: proactive, fast, and fully accountable.

• 2+ years hands-on Palantir Foundry

• Strong software engineering background (e.g., Python, Spark, TypeScript)

• Deep understanding of data modelling, ontologies, and operational workflows

• Ability to lead engineering teams in complex client environments

• Consulting mindset: able to speak business and tech with various types of stakeholders

• Startup energy: proactive, independent, high-output with attention to quality

Responsibilities:

• The role

• We are hiring a driven and ambitious Senior Engineer with deep experience in Palantir Foundry to lead delivery on strategic client projects. You work directly with the founders and take ownership of high-impact projects.