Senior Forward Deployed Engineer - North America

RANGR Data - Part of Accenture is an advanced data engineering and analytics consulting firm, and a certified partner of Palantir. We help clients implement and support the most advanced data operations platform: Palantir Foundry

Role Overview
As a Senior Engineer, you deliver high-value Palantir Foundry solutions by combining deep technical expertise with practical problem-solving. You design, build, and optimize data pipelines, workflows, and applications that address complex client challenges and create measurable business impact.

Partner closely with the Lead Engineer, you execute on solution architectures, contribute reusable components, and uphold technical best practices. You also collaborate with the Engagement Director to ensure client objectives remain central to your work. You mentor and guide Junior Forward Deployed Engineer through the journey of becoming Palantir experts and key contributors.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you write code, deploy solutions, debug issues, and continuously refine implementations. You proactively raise any issues and work on a resolution with Lead Engineer and Engagement director. You share knowledge and drive delivery excellence ensuring every solution is reliable, scalable, and aligned with both business needs and technical standards.

What You’ll Own

Hands-On Engineering

• Build, deploy, and refine production-grade client solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Debug issues and resolve implementation challenges quickly.
• Contribute to the creation of reusable components and best practices.

Delivery Execution

• Translate solution architectures into working implementations.
• Execute assigned engineering tasks and report progress transparently.
• Flag risks, blockers, or design concerns early and work with TTL/ED on resolution.
• Continuously refine solutions based on client feedback and performance results.
• Ensure project dashboards and tasks are consistently updated for accuracy and completeness.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Work under the guidance of Lead Engineer to ensure technical alignment.
• Support Engagement Directors by keeping client objectives central to your work.
• Share learnings and contribute to team-wide technical documentation.
• Participate in demos, code reviews, and peer discussions to improve delivery quality.

Culture & Growth

• Embrace a client-first mindset in every interaction.
• Take initiative to learn new technologies and apply them effectively.
• Actively contributes to a culture of transparency, accountability, and improvement.

How You Lead

• Client-Focused Engineer – Anchor your work to client outcomes and needs.
• Accountable Contributor – Own your work, deliver reliably, and flag challenges early.
• Collaborative Partner – Work openly with peers, Lead Engineers, and Engagement Directors.
• Continuous Learner – Proactively improve your craft and share insights.

Reporting & Scope

• Reports to the Director of Delivery.
• Takes day-to-day technical direction from the Lead Engineer.
• Collaborate closely with Engagement Directors for business alignment.
• Directly delivers client-facing solutions in partnership with engineering peers.

Measures of Success

• Successful and timely delivery of assigned engineering tasks.
• Everyone is Palantir certified – Foundry Application Developer
• Everyone is Palantir certified – Foundry Data Engineer
• Solution quality (few defects, high performance, adherence to standards).
• Contribution to reusable assets and engineering best practices.
• Positive client feedback and adoption of deployed solutions.
• Embody Rangr Data core values and lead by example in all interactions:
  • Be Confident, Act Humbly (Humbly Confident)
  • Lead Through the Chaos (Client Empathy)
  • Master Our Craft. Deliver Results. (Professional Expertise)
  • Act with Purpose. Focus on What Matters. (Efficiently Competent)
  • Together, We Ride. (Generous Collaboration)

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 3–10 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data modeling, with the ability to design, optimize, and scale pipelines.
• Hands-on Palantir Foundry expertise, including:
  • Building and managing pipelines
  • Developing and maintaining an Ontology
  • Experience with Workshop or application-building within Foundry
• Palantir Foundry Application Developer and Data Engineer Certification is a plus
• Proven ability to translate business problems into scalable Foundry solutions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.
• Strong technical leadership experience, including setting technical standards, conducting code reviews, and ensuring quality and reliability in deployments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset, with the ability to align technical solutions to business outcomes.

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