Junior Palantir Foundry Developer

Lear Corporation • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Palantir Foundry Developer to support the design, development, and optimization of data workflows and automation within the Palantir Foundry platform. This role is ideal for early‑career developers or data engineers who are eager to grow their technical skills, work with cutting‑edge data technologies, and contribute to high‑impact business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or similar)
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a closely related technical role
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in Palantir Foundry or another advanced data platform at enterprise scale.
• Strong proficiency in SQL — complex queries, data modeling, relational database design
• Working proficiency in Python for data manipulation and pipeline development
• Hands-on familiarity with Palantir Foundry and Palantir AIP
• Some exposure to front-end design or UI development
• Experience with TypeScript for front-end or application-layer development
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or Databricks
• Experience building Foundry Ontologies, OTs, Code Repositories, and operational applications
• Knowledge of micro-services, REST APIs, and event‑driven architectures
• Effective communication skills in a cross-functional, client-facing environment
• Ability to collaborate with executive-level stakeholders and articulate technical concepts clearly
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.
• Curiosity and a willingness to dive into complex datasets.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HR system integrations

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines in Palantir Foundry, covering ingestion, transformation, and integration of complex datasets
• Design data models and ontology structures that support data quality, lineage, and interoperability
• Write efficient Python, SQL, and Spark code to power custom transforms and workflows
• Build and manage LLM-powered workflows and agents using Palantir AIP
• Translate business and operational requirements from cross-functional stakeholders into working Foundry solutions
• Support development of dashboards, data applications, and front-end interfaces for end users
• Contribute to ETL design, testing, and maintenance across cloud-based data environments
• Assist in integrating new data sources, ensuring high data quality and reliability
• Help automate ingestion, transformation, and validation processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees