Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry)

Attis; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity options

Job summary

Attis Global Ltd is seeking a hands-on Forward Deployed Engineer to embed with defense customers in Washington, DC. You will build robust data ingestion pipelines and ontologies in Palantir Foundry using Python and SQL, and deploy containerized workflows with Docker and Kubernetes.

You will lead live scenario modeling, create national security dashboards, and mentor peers while ensuring scalable, high-performance platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quantitative data engineering and analytics experience.
• Proven hands-on experience building pipelines in Palantir Foundry.
• Deep proficiency in Python and SQL for complex data transforms.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C. 4–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Build data ingestion pipelines and ontologies in Palantir Foundry using Python and SQL.
• Deploy containerized data workflows using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Lead live what-if scenario modeling and supply chain risk analyses for senior leaders.
• Design interactive dashboards and persistent monitors for national security workflows.
• Diagnose bottlenecks, perform root-cause analyses, and optimize platform scalability.
• Lead client workstreams while mentoring team members on platform engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

Quantitative data engineering

Team collaboration

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS GovCloud

Azure Gov

Job description

Palantir Partner - Defense Tech & National Security Analytics

$140,000 - $200,000 + Performance Bonus + Equity Options

The Company

• Specialized enterprise data and AI partner founded by former Palantir leadership.
• Deploys mission-critical data platforms across defense, national security, and high-stakes industries.
• Bridges the gap between raw enterprise data and operational, production-ready AI workflows.
• High-trust, low-ego culture focused on rapid delivery, continuous learning, and zero bureaucracy.

Why Join?

• Work directly on high-impact national security and defense acquisition challenges.
• High degree of autonomy with mentorship from former Palantir engineering leaders.
• Hands-on architecture with industry-leading platforms including Palantir Foundry.
• Accelerate your career in an agile, high-growth environment without red tape.

The Role

A technical, hands-on forward-deployed engineering role where you will:

• Embed on-site with defense customer teams in Washington, D.C. 3 to 4 days weekly.
• Build robust data ingestion pipelines and ontologies in Palantir Foundry using Python and SQL.
• Deploy containerized data workflows utilizing Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Lead live "what-if" scenario modeling and supply chain risk analyses for senior leaders.
• Design interactive dashboards and persistent monitors for national security workflows.
• Diagnose system bottlenecks, perform root-cause analyses, and optimize platform scalability.
• Lead client workstreams while mentoring team members on platform engineering best practices.

The Essential Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (strictly required due to client site access requirements).
• 3+ years of quantitative data engineering and analytics experience.
• Proven, hands-on experience building and configuring pipelines in Palantir Foundry.
• Deep proficiency in Python and SQL for complex data transforms.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C. up to 4–5 days per week.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Direct prior experience as a Palantir Forward Deployed Engineer or Deployment Strategist.
• Production experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Docker, and Kubernetes.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender reassignment, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from anyone for this role.

Attis Global Ltd operates as an employment agency and employment business. More information can be found at attisglobal.com.