Forward Deployed AI Engineer-Palantir Foundry

About Echos

Echos is a deep-tech engineering company with a mission to deliver intelligent at scale for Enterprises. We are building thinking systems at the intersection of AI, advanced data platforms, and human expertise.

We partner with global enterprises and public institutions to turn complex, fragmented data into real-time, actionable intelligence. Our teams work on challenges that matter — improving how supply chains move, how financial systems operate, how governments respond, and how critical industries make decisions.

We believe that the next era of transformation won’t be led by tools alone — it will be built by engineers and product thinkers who can connect technology with impact.

Role Description

This is a full-time, Hybrid role located in New York, NY for a Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Palantir Foundry. The Forward Deployed AI Engineer will be responsible for deploying AI solutions, developing software components, programming and integrating systems. The role involves collaborating with various teams to understand and meet their needs while leveraging Palantir Foundry to create impactful solutions.

What You'll Do

• Partner directly with business and technical teams to translate real-world problems into scalable AI + Foundry solutions.
• Build and deploy GenAI and data workflows using modern frameworks and platforms like Palantir Foundry.
• Translate ambiguous requirements into clear data models, operational actions, and scalable architectures.
• Rapidly experiment, iterate, and improve workflows and models based on user feedback.
• Contribute to Echos’ internal accelerators, building modular AI capabilities and Foundry integration templates.
• Collaborate closely with Echos’ leadership team on strategic initiatives and new Foundry solution areas across industries (OEM, BFSI and Others).

What We Value

• Builder’s mindset — shipping real, operational solutions.
• Ability to work in fast-moving environments.
• Strong cross-functional communication.
• Pragmatism over perfection.
• Curiosity and continuous learning.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry:
• Ontology design & modeling
• Transformations / Code Workbooks
• Operational actions & workflow orchestration
• Object Explorer & lineage tracking
• Experience integrating GenAI / LLMs into Foundry workflows.
• Proficiency in Python (and optionally TypeScript/JavaScript).
• Solid grounding in ML concepts — prompt design, evaluation, fine-tuning.
• Exposure to modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake) is a plus.
• Track record of delivering production-grade data or AI solutions.
• Willingness to travel (~25%) for on-site client deployments.

Compensation & Perks

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 (USD)
• Performance Bonus + Benefits

Why Echos

This is a rare opportunity to join an early-stage, high-velocity deep-tech venture where engineers shape the direction of the company. If you want to work at the edge of AI adoption, build intelligent systems that matter, and grow as a product-minded engineer, Echos is the place to do it.