Principal Consultant, Palantir Data & AI Engineer

Thought Logic Consulting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Thought Logic Consulting is seeking a Principal Consultant for Palantir Data & AI Engineering in Richmond. You will design, build, and deploy Foundry-based data pipelines and AI solutions, translating complex business problems into production-ready outcomes with emphasis on client collaboration and scalable architectures.

You will lead workstreams, mentor teammates, and integrate Palantir with enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and modern data tools to drive measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Palantir experience with Foundry and/or AIP.
• Experience building production GenAI/LLM-powered solutions.
• Strong data engineering fundamentals: SQL, Python, ETL/ELT, data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable data and AI solutions using Palantir Foundry.
• Develop GenAI/LLM-powered solutions with Palantir AIP.
• Lead client sessions to translate business needs into technical designs.
• Implement production-grade data apps with testing, CI/CD, logging, and docs.
• Balance quality, cost, latency, and risk in AI workflows.
• Mentor team members and create reusable Palantir assets.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Palantir AIP

Data engineering

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder communication

Lead client workstreams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

AWS Glue

Redshift

Kafka

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Principal Consultant, Palantir Data & AI Engineer

Department: Data Analytics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Richmond

Description

Thought Logic Consulting is a functionally-led, digitally enabled consultancy that exists at the intersection of business transformation and technology innovation. We partner with clients to solve their most complex business problems through a highly collaborative, local-market approach, giving clients senior-level attention and giving our consultants room to grow, lead, and build.

The Role

We are looking for a technically skilled and motivated Principal Consultant with hands‑on Palantir experience to join our growing Data & Analytics team. In this role, you will work directly with clients to design, build, and deploy solutions using Palantir Foundry and, where applicable, Palantir AIP. You will translate complex business problems into production‑ready data and AI solutions, lead project workstreams, and help clients turn their data into measurable business outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and deploy scalable data and AI solutions using Palantir Foundry, with emphasis on Foundry data pipelines, data modeling, and operational workflows.
• Develop and prototype GenAI- and LLM-powered solutions using Palantir AIP and related enterprise AI capabilities.
• Embed with client teams to identify high‑value use cases, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and lead working sessions with senior stakeholders.
• Build production‑quality data and AI applications using strong engineering practices including testing, CI/CD, version control, logging, documentation, and performance optimization.
• Develop agentic AI workflows, tool‑use patterns, and human‑in‑the‑loop controls while balancing quality, safety, latency, cost, and model risk.
• Integrate Palantir solutions with enterprise systems, cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and data sources to create reliable end‑to‑end solutions.
• Lead project workstreams and mentor team members while creating reusable Palantir assets, implementation patterns, documentation, and reference solutions.

Who You'll Work With

• Client executives, business leaders, product owners, architects, engineers, and data teams focused on modernizing data and AI capabilities.
• Palantir‑focused delivery teams working across Foundry, AIP, data engineering, AI, and application development.
• Cross‑functional client teams where you will operate directly in the business to understand problems and rapidly deliver working solutions.
• Experienced Thought Logic consultants and technical leaders who provide architectural guidance, delivery support, and mentorship.
• Organizations looking to operationalize Palantir Foundry and AI capabilities to improve mission‑critical business processes and decision‑making.
• Technical and non‑technical stakeholders who need complex data and AI concepts translated into practical, business‑focused solutions.
• A collaborative consulting environment that values curiosity, ownership, hands‑on problem solving, and measurable client outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• Professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, analytics engineering, data science, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands‑on Palantir experience, including meaningful implementation experience with Palantir Foundry and/or Palantir AIP.
• Experience building and deploying production GenAI/LLM-powered solutions and translating business problems into practical AI use cases.
• Strong data engineering fundamentals including SQL, Python or another scripting language, ETL/ELT, data modeling, data integration, and data quality.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud and modern data technologies such as Spark, Airflow/dbt, streaming, or similar platforms.
• Ability to lead client‑facing workstreams, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and operate successfully in ambiguous, fast‑paced consulting environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; ability to legally work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Palantir certifications, advanced Foundry experience, or experience with Palantir AIP, Maven, or other Palantir products.
• Experience developing ontology‑driven applications, operational workflows, or applications directly within the Palantir Foundry ecosystem.
• Experience with MLOps/LLMOps, including model evaluation, monitoring, prompt management, experimentation, and model risk considerations.
• Experience integrating LLM solutions with enterprise systems through APIs, microservices, or event‑driven architectures.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Redshift, Kafka, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable modern data technologies.
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks, retrieval‑augmented generation, tool use, or human‑in‑the‑loop AI patterns.
• Previous consulting firm experience and a track record of delivering technology solutions directly alongside client technical teams.

Why Thought Logic?

• Work on meaningful Palantir, data, and AI transformations—not slide decks that sit on shelves.
• Take real ownership of how solutions are designed, built, delivered, and experienced by clients.
• Work directly with senior client stakeholders and technical teams on high‑impact business problems.
• Grow your expertise across Palantir Foundry, AIP, data engineering, GenAI, and modern cloud technologies.
• Have direct access to firm leadership and influence how our Palantir and Data & Analytics capabilities grow.
• Join a culture that values depth over optics, outcomes over activity, and people over process.
• Build your career in a firm that is scaling thoughtfully and intentionally while giving consultants room to lead and build.