Data Platform Architect

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a seasoned platform architect to lead Palantir Foundry-based data, analytics, and AI use cases. You’ll design scalable data pipelines, maintain robust ontologies, and set governance standards across enterprise systems in the California Bay Area.

You will mentor engineering teams, partner with business stakeholders to define roadmaps, and deliver secure, reusable data assets with modern integration patterns and production readiness in a hybrid on-site/remote model.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data architecture, platform engineering, cloud data platforms, analytics, or enterprise data modernization initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Palantir Foundry, Ontology, Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, Ontology SDK, data lineage, governance, and platform administration.
• Strong experience with modern data platforms such as Palantir, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or equivalent cloud-native analytics ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of Palantir ontology modeling, lakehouse architecture, data warehousing, semantic modeling, enterprise integration patterns, and operational analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable data pipelines in Palantir Foundry for ingestion, transformation, and delivery across enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain robust Palantir Foundry Ontologies to model entities, relationships, and workflows.
• Build end-to-end data workflows leveraging Palantir tools while integrating with SQL, Python, and cloud data services.
• Leverage Palantir governance features to deliver secure, reusable data assets with production readiness.
• Define standards for modular design, data security, access management, performance, testing, and deployment.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Platform architecture

Data governance

Cloud data platforms

Ontology modeling

SQL

Python/PySpark

Data integration patterns

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Data Science

Master's preferred

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Information Systems Group is dedicated to the success of Lam through providing best-in-class and innovative information system solutions and services. Together, we support users globally with data, information, and systems to achieve their business objectives.

The impact you’ll make

This role will lead platform architecture, integration and solution design in Palantir for enterprise data, analytics, and AI use cases. The solution architect will work with business, GIS, AI, data, governance, and delivery teams to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and reusable platform solutions. The role will focus on building trusted data assets, integration patterns, semantic models, and platform standards that support AI-driven business outcomes and long-term operational readiness.

What you’ll do

• Design and architect scalable data pipelines in Palantir Foundry, enabling seamless ingestion, transformation, and delivery of data across enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain robust Palantir Foundry Ontologies to model business entities, relationships, and operational workflows for enhanced data usability and decision-making.
• Build end-to-end data workflows leveraging Palantir Code Repositories, Pipeline Builder, and operational applications while integrating with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Power BI, SQL, Python/PySpark, and cloud data services.
• Leverage Palantir native capabilities such as Foundry Ontology SDK, data lineage, governance, and access controls to deliver secure, reusable, and production-grade data assets.
• Define standards and best practices for modular design, data security, access management, performance optimization, testing, and scalable deployment within the Palantir ecosystem.
• Mentor engineering teams, promote consistent engineering practices, and evaluate emerging technologies that enhance analytics, AI enablement, automation, and platform operations.
• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and engineering teams to define solution roadmaps and deliver scalable, governed, and operationalized data solutions.

Who we’re looking for

• 12+ years of experience in data architecture, platform engineering, cloud data platforms, analytics, digital transformation, or enterprise data modernization initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Palantir Foundry, Ontology, Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, Operational Applications, Ontology SDK, data lineage, governance, and platform administration.
• Strong experience with modern data platforms such as Palantir, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or equivalent cloud-native analytics ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of Palantir ontology modeling, lakehouse architecture, data warehousing, semantic modeling, enterprise integration patterns, and operational analytics.
• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry security and governance frameworks, including user access management, data lineage, SQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT, Python/PySpark, and enterprise analytics solutions.
• Experience with SAP, MES, Kinaxis, supply chain, planning, manufacturing, service systems, APIs, or operational databases is preferred.
• Strong understanding of data governance, Lifecycle, metadata, lineage, access control, and data quality frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead business-facing discussions and translate business problems into scalable technical solutions.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, Data Science, Analytics, or a relevant Engineering field; Master's or PhD preferred.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Equal opportunity

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer.

Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $137,000.00 - $287,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.