Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, with hands-on experience building and operating applications on the Palantir Foundry (Vantage) platform
• Demonstrated experience with Foundry pipeline development (PySpark/Pipeline Builder), Code Repositories, ontology/object modeling, and Foundry Workshop application building
• Working experience with Databricks, including notebooks, Delta Lake, and Spark-based data processing, as a secondary platform to Foundry
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and pipeline development (pandas, PySpark, numpy, or similar)
• Familiarity with data visualization approaches (D3.js, Plotly, Recharts, or Foundry-native Workshop widgets) for surfacing pipeline outputs
• Demonstrated experience in planning, analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining data pipelines and applications for an enterprise-level system
• Familiarity with Git, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and automated deployments
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles, technical mentorship, or client relationship management
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one is required

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into Foundry or Databricks-based applications and identifying strategic AI use cases
• Familiarity with AI frameworks and APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, LangChain, or similar) and with Foundry AIP
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning concepts
• Experience with Storybook for component development, documentation, and design system management
• Hands-on deployment experience across multiple environments and platforms, including classified/air-gapped Foundry instances
• Knowledge of the Army software development process and its technologies or experience developing applications for classified data
• Background working in strategic planning or consultant environments supporting government or DoD clients
• Proven track record of expanding technical scope or footprint with government customers
• 7 years of directly related experience
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• On-site (Pittsburgh) candidates preferred

The target salary range for this position is $101,144 - $174,591.

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.  

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Percentage of Travel Required: 10%