Forward Deployed Senior Engineer

Accenture

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Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Chicago, ILMilwaukee, WIDallas, TXColumbus, OHKirkland, WA
Salary
$94,400–$305,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $200k
$69k most similar roles pay here $330k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $200k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company specializing in IT, strategy, consulting, and operations, with a strong focus on digital transformation, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

Accenture currently has 192 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $94,400–$266,300 across 165 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Forward Deployed Senior Engineer

As a Palantir Forward Deployed Senior Engineer within the Accenture Palantir Business Group, you will join a specialized team to solve complex challenges across sectors like government, healthcare, and manufacturing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client objectives into actionable delivery plans, building tailored solutions that transform siloed data into integrated decision intelligence. Your daily work involves prototyping, iterating on feedback, and shipping production-grade pipelines and applications. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Python, PySpark, or Java, along with experience in TypeScript or JavaScript. You will utilize Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gotham, and the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to develop advanced AI solutions. The role requires proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as core data engineering skills including ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data integration.

What does a Forward Deployed Engineer earn?

Median $215000 from 45 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build and deploy tailored solutions using Palantir Foundry and AIP to solve complex client challenges.
  • Translate client requirements into actionable delivery plans, data workflows, and technical roadmaps.
  • Develop production-grade data pipelines and applications using Python, PySpark, or Java.
  • Prototype and iterate rapidly on software based on user feedback and operational results.
  • Manage large-scale structured and unstructured datasets to create automated decision support tools.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts and project updates clearly to both technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Create clear documentation including requirements, design notes, and runbooks for diverse audiences.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in data engineering, including ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehousing.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Palantir Foundry for building data pipelines and deploying applications.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in prompt engineering and applied AI techniques within Palantir (AIP).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with Python, PySpark, or Java.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent; otherwise, an Associate's Degree with at least 8 years of work experience.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to executive stakeholders and write professional documentation for diverse audiences.

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