Palantir Platform Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at Avalore, LLC. Herndon · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $190,000–$207,500.
Avalore, LLC has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
devopsroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build data pipelines with PySpark and Python to move and transform large datasets
- Connect ETL conditioners to Palantir tools so teams can track data conditioning and transformations
- Apply ontology, logging and monitoring to make each stage of data transformation visible
- Use AI to improve pipeline processing, then validate and govern products before analytics integration
- Handle deployment and operations for the platform using DevOps practices
What you bring
- An active security clearance with the appropriate polygraph
- Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry and ontology modeling
- Proven ability to build and integrate ETL pipelines using PySpark and Python
- Experience with logging, monitoring, data governance and data-product validation
- Experience applying AI to data pipelines and familiarity with DevOps methods
Who this fits
This mid-level, on-site role in Herndon suits an engineer who builds scalable ETL solutions and works across teams on data insights. Occasional travel may reach ten percent. The work involves extended periods at a computer and may include office or occasional loud equipment noise.
From the employer
As a Palantir Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in integrating custom ETL workflows within the Palantir ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include connecting ETL conditioners to Palantir tooling, which enhances observability and accelerates data conditioning efforts. You will ensure that stakeholders maintain comprehensive insight into each phase of the transformation process, leveraging your expertise in data ontology, logging, and monitoring. Utilizing your skills in PySpark and Python, you will design and implement robust data pipelines that support seamless data flow and transformation.
In this position, you will also harness AI to augment and optimize data pipelines, driving greater speed and efficiency in processing large datasets. Your focus on data governance and validation will be essential as you prepare products for integration into advanced analytics tools, ensuring data quality and reliability. Experience with DevOps practices will be valuable as you manage deployment and operational aspects of the platform, while your familiarity with Palantir Foundry and ontology modeling will help you navigate complex data environments. Success in this role will be supported by a strong background in building scalable ETL solutions, implementing monitoring frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable data insights.
Requirements
- Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
- Experience with:
- Experience with Palantir Foundry
- Strong understanding of Ontology and Data Ontology
- Expertise in building and integrating ETL Pipelines
- Proficiency in PySpark and Python
- Experience with Logging and Monitoring solutions
- Knowledge of Data Governance best practices
- Familiarity with DevOps methodologies
- Experience leveraging AI to augment data pipelines
- Strong skills in Validation of data products
Desired:
- Experience connecting ETL conditioners to Palantir tooling
- Background in increasing observability and accelerating data conditioning
- Experience ensuring end-to-end insight into data transformation processes
- Familiarity with integrating validated products into analytics tools for data exploitation
Work Environment:
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
- Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
- Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.
Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to hr@avalore.ai.
Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply.
- Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.