Senior Forward Deployed Engineer – Palantir Foundry / Databricks

About 10x Partners

We are a high-impact consultancy specialising in Palantir Foundry and AIP. Founded by ex-Palantir engineers and elite consultants, we deliver rapid, high-value solutions to our clients through deep technical expertise and real business impact.

Our mission: solve the world's biggest challenges with the best data & AI operating system — Foundry & AIP.

The role

We are hiring a driven and ambitious Senior Engineer with deep experience in Palantir Foundry / Databricks to lead delivery for strategic client projects. As one of our first hires, you'll work directly with the founders and take ownership of high-impact projects. You will:

• Build end-to-end workflows from data integration to decision tools using Foundry
• Work directly with client stakeholders of all levels (CxOs, product leads, data teams) to uncover opportunities and deliver business value
• Lead engineering teams on high-visibility projects, from beginning to end
• Shape our engineering culture, delivery model, and future product direction

You bring

• Strong software engineering background (e.g. Python, Spark, TypeScript)
• Deep understanding of data modelling, ontologies, and operational workflows
• Ability to lead engineering teams in complex client environments
• Consulting mindset: able to speak business and tech with various types of stakeholders
• Startup energy: proactive, independent, high-output with attention to quality
• End-to-end experience with Palantir Foundry / AIP / Databricks

Broad exposure matters more than years: two years across many use cases — from Data Connection to Ontology-aware apps — beats five years doing only data pipelines at one place. You can work independently with clients, without close supervision. We're looking for people with a founder mindset: proactive, fast, and fully accountable.

Location

Remote-first, with optional team gatherings in Switzerland and at client sites.

Why join 10x Partners?

• Elite team — work with ex-Palantir and top Foundry experts
• Serious impact — lead engagements from day one and directly contribute to company development
• High growth — together we build something rare: a boutique, technical, high-impact consultancy
• True ownership — end-to-end responsibility for strategic client outcomes and internal initiatives
• High agency, low politics — lean team, zero red tape; your ideas shape client delivery, internal tooling, and company strategy
• Flexible setup — remote-first, with options to travel, collaborate onsite with clients, and join team off-sites in Switzerland
• Base compensation — 120–150k CHF (+ bonus)

Ready? The screening takes about 20 minutes and goes straight to the partners.