
Deployment Strategist
Palantir Technologies · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Drive data-driven decisions with operational impact.
- Solve world-changing problems with cutting-edge software.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers on critical issues.
- Analyze complex data and customer workflows.
- Travel up to 75% to client sites.
About the role
About Palantir Technologies
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.What We're About
At its core, the Deployment Strategist role centers around using data in operational and real-world action. Our customers come to us with a hunch that the only way to protect their troops, manufacture high-quality products, structure effective healthcare policies, or deliver aid to refugees safely is to make better use of their data. Deployment Strategists are responsible for turning that hunch into reality.What We Do
As a Deployment Strategist, you'll work as part of a driven and creative team of Engineers, Product Designers, and other Deployment Strategists to deploy software against the most exciting problems our world faces. Your mission is to synthesize disconnected streams of thought into an understanding of what the most important problem is, what the data means, what the product needs, what users are motivated by, and where the impact could be. You'll immerse yourself in our customers' most intricate workflows. You'll partner with customer teams and explore the data, and plunge into the product landscape to enable us to scale. A select number of Deployments Strategists may also be deployed to Palantir internal teams and problems. In this role, the problems you'll seek will require a curious and analytical approach, a sharp intuition for product, and a strong degree of user insight to ultimately empower our customers to improve decisions. No two days are the same, but you can expect to:- Go onsite and meet with customer analysts to understand the critical questions they need to answer and locate their biggest problems
- Identify relevant datasets through deep engagement with customer problems and workflows
- Work with Forward Deployed Engineers to integrate the data into a stable and extensible pipeline
- Work with the customer to build customized workflows for new user groups
- Lead training sessions to ensure that the product is meeting user needs and having concrete impact on their operations
- Present the results of our work and proposals for future work to audiences ranging from analysts to C-suite executives
- Embed with our Software Engineering and Product Design teams to incorporate what you saw in the field into cross-Palantir product offerings
- Build and deliver demos to new and existing customers
- Scope out potential engagements in new industries and expanding locations around the world
What We Value
- Team members who aren’t satisfied with surface-level answers and will dive into the details of the data
- Low ego because the outcome matters more than who gets the credit
- Extraordinary ability to confront open-ended problems in unstructured environments
- Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, guide, lead and follow
What We Require
- Ability to travel 25 – 75% required. Varies by location and team
- Experience with programming, scripting or statistical packages (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, SQL)
Salary and Benefits
The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $110,000 - $170,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives. Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies. Benefits- Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
- Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
- 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
- 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
- Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
- Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
- Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
- Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan
Life at Palantir
We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region. In keeping consistent with Palantir’s values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office. If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help. If you would like to understand more about how your personal data will be processed by Palantir, please see our Privacy Policy .Key skills/competency
Deployment Strategist, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Customer Engagement, Software Deployment, Data Integration, Workflow Development, Training, Presentation Skills, Product Development.Skills & topics
- Deployment Strategist
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Customer Engagement
- Software Deployment
- Data Integration
- Workflow Development
- Training
- Presentation Skills
- Product Development
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Matlab
- Analytics
- Strategy
- Consulting
- Client Relations
- Technical Support
- Operations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with programming, scripting, or statistical packages like Python, R, Matlab, or SQL.
- Showcase problem-solving: Emphasize your ability to confront open-ended problems in unstructured environments.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Provide examples of learning, guiding, leading, and following in team settings.
- Prepare for travel: Be ready to discuss your comfort and experience with significant business travel.
- Understand Palantir's mission: Connect your skills to Palantir's goal of empowering institutions through data.
Technical preparation
Practice Python, R, Matlab, and SQL extensively.,Build projects demonstrating data analysis and integration.,Familiarize yourself with data pipeline concepts.,Develop skills in workflow design and automation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex problem you solved analytically.,Share an experience where you adapted to new environments.,How do you handle situations with low ego?,Provide an example of deep data investigation.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Deployment Strategist at Palantir?
- As a Deployment Strategist at Palantir, you'll engage directly with customers to understand their critical challenges, identify relevant datasets, and work with engineers to integrate data into pipelines. You'll also develop customized workflows, lead training sessions, present findings to stakeholders, and collaborate with internal product teams. The role requires a blend of analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills to ensure software deployment has a concrete impact.
- What kind of technical skills are most important for a Deployment Strategist role at Palantir?
- The most important technical skills for a Deployment Strategist at Palantir include experience with programming, scripting, or statistical packages such as Python, R, Matlab, and SQL. A strong ability to analyze data, understand complex workflows, and integrate information into stable pipelines is crucial. Familiarity with data visualization and the ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences are also highly valued.
- How much travel is expected for a Deployment Strategist at Palantir?
- The Deployment Strategist role requires significant travel, with expectations ranging from 25% to 75% of the time. This travel is typically onsite to customer locations to understand their operations, work with their data, and ensure the Palantir software is effectively meeting their needs. The exact amount of travel can vary depending on the specific location and team assignment.
- What are Palantir's values, and how do they relate to the Deployment Strategist position?
- Palantir values team members who dive deep into data, possess low ego, excel at confronting open-ended problems, and are adaptive and introspective. For a Deployment Strategist, this means being comfortable with ambiguity, prioritizing the project's success over individual credit, demonstrating strong analytical skills, and continuously learning and evolving alongside customer needs and product development.
- What is the career growth path for a Deployment Strategist at Palantir?
- Palantir focuses on individual strengths, skills, and interests rather than traditional career ladders. For Deployment Strategists, this means opportunities for growth through diverse project experiences, developing expertise in specific domains, and potentially moving into leadership or specialization roles based on performance and evolving business needs. The emphasis is on achieving best outcomes and finding many pathways to success within the company.
- How does Palantir approach work arrangements (remote, hybrid, on-site) for roles like Deployment Strategist?
- Palantir generally encourages in-person work for enhanced collaboration and innovation, often offering hybrid options. However, specific roles, like the Deployment Strategist, may involve significant onsite customer work. While some roles can be remote on an exceptional basis, it typically requires residing in the state of employment. If a posting specifies 'Onsite', you are expected to work from the office.