Senior Palantir Foundry Developer

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About The Role The Nuclear Company

is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced

Senior Palantir Foundry Developer

to join our team.

The Senior Palantir Foundry Developer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying robust data integration, analysis, and application solutions within the Palantir Foundry platform. This individual will be responsible for translating complex business challenges into effective Foundry solutions, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with the stringent regulatory requirements of the nuclear industry. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced developers, contributing to best practices and the overall success of our data initiatives.

This role reports into the VP, Software Engineering.

Responsibilities Foundry Solution Design & Development:

- Design, develop, and deploy complex data pipelines, data models (Ontologies), and analytical applications within the Palantir Foundry platform.

- Architect and implement scalable and secure data flows from diverse sources (e.g., operational technology (OT) systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP), engineering tools, regulatory databases) into Foundry.

- Develop custom applications, dashboards, and workflows using Foundry's suite of tools (e.g., Code Workbook, Contour, Quiver, Workshop, Slate).

Data Integration & Transformation

- Implement robust data ingestion strategies, ensuring high data quality, consistency, and timeliness within Foundry.

- Utilize Foundry's data transformation capabilities to cleanse, enrich, and prepare data for analysis and modeling.

- Ensure data lineage and auditability are maintained throughout the Foundry ecosystem.

Technical Guidance & Mentorship

- Serve as a subject matter expert for Palantir Foundry, providing technical guidance, best practices, and mentorship to junior developers and data users.

- Participate in technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

- Stay abreast of new Foundry features, functionalities, and best practices, driving their adoption within the team.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements

- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders (e.g., operations, engineering, maintenance, regulatory affairs, finance) to understand their analytical needs and translate them into effective Foundry solutions.

- Facilitate discussions to define requirements, scope projects, and gather feedback.

Regulatory Compliance & Security

- Ensure that all Foundry solutions and data handling practices comply with relevant nuclear industry regulations (e.g., NRC guidelines, cybersecurity standards, data privacy laws).

- Implement and enforce data security measures, access controls, and auditing within the Foundry environment.

- Support internal and external audits related to data governance and Foundry usage.

Performance Optimization

- Optimize Foundry pipelines and applications for performance, scalability, and efficiency.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within the Foundry platform.

Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

- 6+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, software development, or data analytics roles. - Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on, in-depth experience specifically with Palantir Foundry, including strong experience in data modeling (Ontology), pipeline development, and application building.

- Proven experience working in a highly regulated industry; direct experience in the nuclear energy sector is highly preferred.

- Strong proficiency in Python (PySpark) for data transformation and analysis within Foundry.

- Experience with SQL and various database technologies.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing concepts.

Skills

- Palantir Foundry (Ontology, Code Workbook, Contour, Quiver, Workshop, Slate)

- Data Pipeline Development (ETL/ELT)

- Python (PySpark)

- SQL

- Data Modeling & Architecture

- Data Governance & Security

- Excellent Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills

- Strong Communication (written and verbal) & Collaboration Abilities

- Understanding of regulatory compliance in critical infrastructure

- Ability to provide technical mentorship and guidance

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in a relevant field.

- Direct experience with operational technology (OT) data integration in an industrial setting.

- Familiarity with nuclear power plant systems and data types.

- Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, or AI model deployment within Foundry.

- Palantir certifications (if applicable).

Benefits

- Competitive compensation packages

- 401k with company match

- Medical, dental, vision plans

- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $179,000 - $203,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.