Forward Deployed Engineer – Palantir Foundry (Zurich)

Salary: CHF 120'000 - 150'000 per year Requirements: Please note, 3+ years hands-on Palantir Foundry is a must have requirement. You bring Broad exposure matters more than years. Two years across many use cases, from Data Connection to Ontology-aware apps, beats five years doing only data pipelines at one place. You can work independently with clients, without close supervision. We look for a founder mindset: proactive, fast, and fully accountable. 3+ years hands-on Palantir Foundry Strong software engineering background (e.g., Python, Spark, TypeScript) Deep understanding of data modelling, ontologies, and operational workflows Ability to lead engineering teams in complex client environments Consulting mindset: able to speak business and tech with various types of stakeholders Startup energy: proactive, independent, high-output with attention to quality Responsibilities: The role We are hiring a driven and ambitious Senior Engineer with deep experience in Palantir Foundry to lead delivery on strategic client projects. You work directly with the founders and take ownership of high-impact projects. You will: Build end-to-end workflows, from data integration to decision tools, using Foundry Work directly with client stakeholders of all levels (CxOs, product leads, data teams) to uncover opportunities and deliver business value Lead engineering teams on high-visibility projects, from beginning to end Shape our engineering culture, delivery model, and future product direction Technologies: AI Databricks Palantir Foundry Python Spark TypeScript Agentic AI Data-Engineer Data-Science Machine Learning MLOps More: About 10x Partners We are a high-impact consultancy specialising in Palantir Foundry and AIP. Founded by ex-Palantir engineers and elite consultants, we deliver rapid, high-value solutions to our clients through deep technical expertise and real business impact. Our mission: Solve the world's biggest challenges with the best data and AI operating system: Foundry & AIP. Why join 10x Partners? Senior team: work alongside experienced Palantir Foundry and AIP specialists Serious impact: lead engagements from day one and shape how the company grows True ownership: end-to-end responsibility for strategic client outcomes and internal initiatives High agency, low politics: a lean team, zero red tape; your ideas shape client delivery, internal tooling, and company strategy Zurich hub: build alongside the founders and close to our Swiss clients, with off-sites and travel when it helps Strong, transparent comp: 120-150k CHF base + bonus last updated 41 week of 2026