Senior Data Engineer – Palantir Foundry

TheCorporate LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCorporate LLC in Oakland, CA seeks a Data Engineer III for a fixed-term engagement from November 16, 2026 to May 31, 2027. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and analytic data products to support dashboards and reports for our clients.

Responsibilities include building data models, implementing transformations, and ensuring data quality. Collaboration with SMEs, engineers, analysts, and data scientists is essential, with mentorship for junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience as a data engineer.
• Hands-on experience with building data pipelines from ingestion to final object delivery.
• Experience with developing analytic applications, reports, or dashboards.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets and complex data structures.
• Complete proficiency in Python.
• Complete proficiency in PySpark.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry platform and use of Palantir Tools (Workshop, Quiver, Contour, and Slate).
• Experience with Tableau or PowerBi.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop data model, data pipelines and front end applications.
• Implement data transformations to derive new datasets or create ontology objects necessary for business applications.
• Monitor and debug critical issues such as data staleness or data quality
• Improve on performance of data pipelines (latency, resource usage)
• Implement operational applications using Foundry Tools (Workshop, Quiver, and Slate)
• Implement data visualizations using Foundry Tools (Quiver and Contour).
• Maintain applications as usage grows and requirements change.
• Available for 7×24 operational support.
• Mentor junior data engineers.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Python

PySpark

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Workshop

Quiver

Contour

Slate

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Data Engineer III

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: November 16, 2026 — May 31, 2027

Job Description

The Data Analytics and Insights team is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Data Engineer to join our growing team of analytics experts. As a key member of our team, you will play an essential role in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines, data products, analytic products, which includes data applications, reports, and dashboards. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and help us scale our product development to meet our clients’ ever‑evolving needs. The data engineer will collaborate with our cross functional team including solution architects, data pipeline engineers, data analysts, and data scientists on mission critical initiatives and will ensure optimal delivery of analytic products.

You will have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the utility industry and gain a comprehensive view of the nation’s most advanced smart grid. It is the perfect role for someone who would like to continue to build upon their professional experience and help advance sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop data model, data pipelines and front end applications.
• Implement data transformations to derive new datasets or create ontology objects necessary for business applications.
• Monitor and debug critical issues such as data staleness or data quality
• Improve on performance of data pipelines (latency, resource usage)
• Implement operational applications using Foundry Tools (Workshop, Quiver, and Slate)
• Implement data visualizations using Foundry Tools (Quiver and Contour).
• Maintain applications as usage grows and requirements change.
• Available for 7×24 operational support.
• Mentor junior data engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience as a data engineer
• Hands‑on experience with building data pipelines from ingestion to final object delivery.
• Experience with developing analytic applications, reports, or dashboards
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets and complex data structures.
• Complete proficiency in Python
• Complete proficiency in Pyspark
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry platform and use of Palantir Tools (Workshop, Quiver, Contour, and Slate).
• Experience with Tableau or PowerBi