Palantir Implementation Strategist

Unit8, founded in 2017, is a high-tech, dynamic Swiss leader in AI and data analytics consulting, renowned for solving complex challenges in traditional industries such as automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, and pharma. Our esteemed partnerships with industry giants like Palantir
, NVIDIA
, and OpenAI underscore our commitment to excellence. With over 200 successful projects and a team of 150+ talented professionals across Switzerland, Poland, and Germany, we are now expanding our footprint to the USA.

Unit8 is dedicated to driving AI adoption in non-digital industries
, accelerating their digital transformation. We invest in projects that matter, including pro-bono initiatives and "engineering for good" causes.

We are looking for an experienced Implementation Strategist with deep technical and operational expertise in Palantir Foundry to join our US team.

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of strategy, data engineering, and product ownership. You are not just implementing software; you are re-architecting how our clients make decisions. You will enter complex environments where data is siloed and workflows are broken, and you will be the primary catalyst for turning that chaos into a structured, value-generating engine.

You will act as the translator between business intent and technical execution. You will get your hands dirty in the Ontology and pipelines while simultaneously guiding C-level stakeholders through their digital transformation journey.

Drive Value with Foundry

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of data-centric solutions using Palantir Foundry. You will architect Ontologies, design pipelines, and build user-facing applications (Workshop/Slate) that solve tangible business problems.
• Move beyond simple dashboards; build operational applications that allow users to write back to the system and close the feedback loop.

Navigate Ambiguity

• Embed yourself within client teams to identify the "unknown unknowns." You will deconstruct high-level business goals into concrete technical roadmaps.
• Take ownership of open-ended problems in unstructured environments. You define what "good" looks like when the client isn't sure yet.

Bridge the Gap

• Collaborate with Unit8 Data Scientists and Engineers to ensure the backend logic supports the frontend reality.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the client, challenging assumptions and ensuring that the technology we build is actually adopted by the end-users on the ground.

Expand & Mentor

• Help shape Unit8’s US presence by contributing to business development, scoping new engagements, and demonstrating the power of Foundry to prospective clients.
• Mentor junior team members on best practices regarding data governance, system architecture, and client management.

The Experience

• Foundry Mastery: You have significant, hands‑on experience delivering projects within Palantir Foundry. You are comfortable with the Ontology, Code Repositories, Pipeline Builder, and application building tools (Workshop/Slate).
• Consulting & Strategy: 3+ years of experience in technical consulting, solution architecture, or a similar operational role where you owned the delivery of data products.
• Track Record: You can point to specific examples where you took a vague business problem and turned it into a deployed software solution that generated value.

The Mindset

• First-Principles Thinker: You don't just follow the process; you question it. You drill down to the root cause of a problem rather than patching symptoms.
• Grit and Humility: You are willing to do whatever it takes to make the project succeed, whether that’s presenting a roadmap to a VP or debugging a failed build late  outcome matters more to you than the title.
• User-Obsessed: You understand that the best code is useless if no one uses it. You prioritize user experience and workflow integration over technical complexity.

The Essentials

• Proficiency in Palantir Foundry & AIP
• Experience with programming/scripting, such as Python and/or SQL
  .
• Understanding of distributed computing concepts (Spark) and modern data stack architectures.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the US…