Forward Deployed AI Engineer
Palantir · New York, NY · Onsite
Palantir
Palantir Technologies is a data analytics and software company founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, and others, initially built around intelligence and defense work for agencies like the CIA. Its platforms—Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and the newer AIP—help government and commercial clients integrate sprawling datasets into usable operational tools, competing with the likes of Palo Alto Networks, C3.ai, and traditional government IT contractors, while also encroaching on enterprise data territory held by Snowflake and Databricks. Since its Denver-based IPO in 2020, Palantir has pushed hard into commercial markets, expanding beyond defense and intelligence into healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
Gig description
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. The Role Forward Deployed AI Engineers work directly with customers owning Gen AI strategy and implementation. On a daily basis, you will build end-to-end workflows, take them to production, and solve real world problems at the largest scale. You will have ample opportunity to contribute learnings from the field back to the Palantir AIP product suite. You will be on the forefront of extending Palantir's existing footprint and strategy into new markets and problem spaces opened up by Gen AI. Core Responsibilities Forward Deployed AI Engineers’ responsibilities look similar to those of a hands-on AI startup CTO: you’ll work in small teams to own delivery of high stakes projects with clients. A day’s work may include building LLM workflows on a large scale, interacting with customers to understand their needs and set their AI strategy, but the most impact will be driven by implementing solutions into the real world of our partner's organizations. Do you aspire to be an entrepreneur or an Applied AI leader? We believe Palantir is the best place — with the best colleagues — to learn how!
Requirements to meet
Disclaimer
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Skills required
AI Strategy (required)
GapCourses that may help you meet this requirement:
AI Strategy and Governance
Coursera · beginner · $79/mo · 11h · ★ 4.7
This course directly covers AI Strategy, which appears as a requirement in the AI Engineer posting at a beginner level and can be completed in approximately 11 hours.
AI for Education
Khan Academy · beginner · Free
This course covers AI Strategy, which appears as a requirement in the AI Engineer posting at a beginner level.
How to Build an Enterprise AI Strategy
Coursera · intermediate · $49/mo · 6h · ★ 3.4
This course directly covers AI Strategy, which appears as a requirement in the AI Engineer posting at an intermediate level and can be completed in approximately 6 hours.
Large Language Models (required)
GapCourses that may help you meet this requirement:
Leverage AI tools and resources for your business
Microsoft Learn · beginner · Free · 42m · ★ 4.8
This course covers Large Language Models, which appears as a requirement in the AI Engineer posting at a beginner level and can be completed in approximately 1 hours.
Explore data roles and services
Microsoft Learn · beginner · Free · 22m · ★ 4.8
This course covers Large Language Models, which appears as a requirement in the AI Engineer posting at a beginner level and can be completed in approximately 0 hours.
Use AI for everyday tasks
Microsoft Learn · beginner · Free · 43m
This beginner course introduces practical AI usage, offering a gentle starting point for building familiarity with Large Language Models relevant to an AI Engineer role.
Supply Chain (required)
GapCourses that may help you meet this requirement:
Supply Chain Management and Analytics
Coursera · beginner · $49/mo · 30h · ★ 4.8
This course directly covers Supply Chain, which appears as a requirement in the AI Engineer posting at a beginner level and can be completed in approximately 30 hours.
Get started with Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Microsoft Learn · beginner · Free · 2h · ★ 4.7
This beginner course directly builds foundational Supply Chain knowledge, addressing the AI Engineer role's skill gap in supply chain concepts as reflected by its matched keywords 'supply' and 'chain'.
Supply Chain Logistics
Coursera · beginner · $49/mo · 11h · ★ 4.7
This course directly covers Supply Chain, which appears as a requirement in the AI Engineer posting at a beginner level and can be completed in approximately 11 hours.