Senior Forward-Deployed Engineer - Data & AI Platforms

Accenture; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to help clients deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP solutions across industries. You will design data pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver production-grade applications that turn data into actionable decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in data engineering, 3+ years with Palantir Foundry, and strong cloud/Python/Java skills, with a degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on data engineering including ETL/ELT, warehousing, and large-scale integration.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with Palantir Foundry building data pipelines and deploying applications.
• Minimum 3 years experience with prompt engineering and applied AI techniques within Palantir (AIP, model deployment, feature engineering).
• Minimum 5 years working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Minimum 5 years experience in Python OR PySpark OR Java.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years); if Associate’s degree, minimum 8 years work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and support client-facing applications.
• Translate objectives into a delivery plan from requirements to scaled deployment.
• Prototype and iterate quickly, validating with users and incorporating feedback.
• Deliver production-grade pipelines and applications turning client data into workflows and decisions.
• Align and communicate progress to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Data engineering fundamentals

Palantir Foundry

Prompt engineering / AI techniques

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Python / PySpark / Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Alternate: 8+ years work experience with Associate’s degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Palantir Gotham

Palantir AIP

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to help clients deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP solutions across industries. You will design data pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver production-grade applications that turn data into actionable decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in data engineering, 3+ years with Palantir Foundry, and strong cloud/Python/Java skills, with a degree or equivalent experience.