Senior Palantir Engineer Lead

International Motors, LLC•Lisle, IL

18h

About The Position

International Motors is building a next-generation digital ecosystem powered by Palantir Foundry to enable more proactive, data-driven operations. We are seeking a Senior Palantir Engineer Lead to play a critical role in defining architecture, leading technical strategy, and driving scalable platform development. This role sits within a high-impact development unit of ~20 professionals and will serve as a key technical leader across multiple teams building on top of Foundry.

Requirements

Deep expertise in Palantir Foundry, including architecture and large-scale implementations
Strong experience with Marketplace, OSDK, and building complex Foundry applications
Proven ability to define architecture and lead technical strategy across multiple teams
Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade platforms
Strong understanding of AI/ML applications, particularly Foundry AIP and LLM integrations
Demonstrated ability to influence, lead, and drive outcomes in complex environments
Highly proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguity
Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of Information Technology or IT architecture experience AND at least 2 years of lead experience
OR Master's degree and at least 5 years of Information Technology or IT architecture experience AND at least 2 years of lead experience
OR At least 12 years of Information Technology or IT architecture experience AND at least 2 years of lead experience
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

Experience leading technical teams or acting as a principal/lead engineer
Background in full-stack or distributed systems development
Experience building integrated business platforms or ecosystems

Responsibilities

Define and own system architecture for applications built within the Palantir Foundry ecosystem
Lead the design and development of scalable, resilient, and sustainable platform solutions
Drive technical decision-making and establish engineering standards across teams
Architect and deliver integrated tools that support daily operations, customer outreach, offer management, and scheduling
Guide development of solutions using Foundry, Marketplace, OSDK, and custom applications
Lead the adoption and implementation of Foundry AI capabilities (AIP, LLMs)
Partner with product, UX, and engineering leaders to align technical strategy with business goals
Mentor and guide engineers, acting as a technical authority and thought leader