Forward deployed Engineer (Paris-based)
Sibyl · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Engineer solving real-world problems with data and AI.
- Deploy Palantir's Foundry and AIP platforms for clients.
- Work onsite with clients, building data pipelines and solutions.
- Requires Python, Big Data, and system integration skills.
- Paris-based role with significant travel opportunities.
About the role
About Sibyl
Sibyl is a professional services company specializing in deploying Palantir’s platforms, Foundry and AIP, to deliver impactful solutions across various industries. We focus on building first-class professional services with end-to-end support for Palantir's commercial platforms. With over 10 years of expertise, we aim to spearhead impactful deployments by supporting customer Excellence centers, scoping novel use cases, and analyzing GenAI use cases for maximum impact.
About Palantir
Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. Their platforms empower partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, and more. Sibyl helps deliver these impactful workflows through direct customer interaction and by guiding Data Operations.
What The Role is About
The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role is a hands-on engineering position. Unlike traditional software engineers, FDEs work directly with clients on the frontlines, leveraging advanced technical expertise. You will focus on technical execution, including software development, building data pipelines, integrating systems, and ensuring reliable scalability.
You will immerse yourself in customer workflows, partner with their teams, explore data, and utilize the product landscape to enable scaling. We are also excited about building products on top of Palantir’s software using our own Palantir Foundry & AIP stack. Bring an idea and a PMF, and we can collaborate on bringing it to life and into customers’ hands.
Responsibilities:
- Go onsite and meet with experts to understand critical questions and identify problems.
- Identify relevant datasets through deep engagement with customer problems and workflows.
- Integrate data into stable and extensible pipelines.
- Build customized workflows for new user groups with the customer.
- Lead training sessions to ensure product adoption and impact.
- Present results and proposals to various audiences, from analysts to C-suite executives.
- Build and deliver demos to new and existing customers.
- Scope potential engagements in new industries and expanding locations globally.
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.
- Adaptability and introspection; willingness to learn, guide, lead, and follow.
What We Require
- Software development (Python, Pandas etc.) - MANDATORY
- Big Data engineering, infrastructure management, and system integration experience.
- Defining custom software solutions tailored specifically to client needs.
- Paris-based (Ability to travel 25 – 75%).
- [Optional-Bonus] Previous experience with Palantir.
- [Optional-Bonus] French Fluency.
Preferred Experience
We operate at the intersection of consulting and startup. Previous experience in either is greatly appreciated. We ask for a minimum of 2 years of professional experience, but this is not a strict requirement; it all depends on what you bring to the table.
- 1-4 years in management consulting, technical consulting, or professional services.
- 1-2 years in a startup or scale-up environment, ideally in a technical or product-facing role.
- Experience working directly with clients or end users to scope, build, and deliver technical solutions.
- Comfort operating with ambiguity: incomplete specs, shifting priorities, and fast iteration cycles.
- Bonus: exposure to data engineering, data platforms, or enterprise software deployments.
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- Python
- Pandas
- Big Data Engineering
- Infrastructure Management
- System Integration
- Consulting
- Client Engagement
- Data Pipelines
- Problem Solving
Skills & topics
- Forward Deployed Engineer
- Software Development
- Python
- Pandas
- Big Data Engineering
- System Integration
- Palantir Foundry
- Palantir AIP
- Technical Consulting
- Data Pipelines
- Paris Jobs
- AI
- Data Science
- Client Engagement
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Python, Pandas, Big Data, and system integration experience. Emphasize client-facing and problem-solving skills.
- Showcase consulting experience: Detail projects where you scoped, built, and delivered technical solutions for clients.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Provide examples of successfully navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast iteration.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss software development, data pipelines, and system integration scenarios.
- Research Sibyl and Palantir: Understand their mission, values, and the impact of their platforms.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Forward Deployed Engineer at Sibyl?
- A Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Sibyl is a hands-on technical expert who works directly with clients to deploy and integrate Palantir's platforms like Foundry and AIP. They focus on software development, data pipeline construction, system integration, and ensuring solutions are scalable and reliable in client environments.
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Forward Deployed Engineer role?
- The role involves engaging with client experts to understand problems, identifying and integrating relevant datasets into robust pipelines, building custom workflows, leading user training, presenting findings to stakeholders, and demonstrating solutions to clients. It requires a blend of technical execution and client interaction.
- What technical skills are mandatory for this Forward Deployed Engineer position?
- Mandatory technical skills include software development, specifically with Python and Pandas. Experience in Big Data engineering, infrastructure management, and system integration is also required to effectively define and implement custom software solutions for clients.
- Is this role remote or on-site?
- This role is primarily based in Paris and requires you to be Paris-based. Significant travel (25-75%) is expected as you will be working directly with clients on-site, often at their locations.
- What kind of company is Sibyl and what is their relationship with Palantir?
- Sibyl is a professional services firm focused on deploying Palantir's data and AI platforms, Foundry and AIP. They leverage their extensive expertise to deliver impactful solutions and support clients in maximizing the value of Palantir's technology.
- What are the preferred qualifications for this Forward Deployed Engineer role?
- Preferred qualifications include experience in management or technical consulting, professional services, or a startup/scale-up environment. Experience working directly with clients to deliver technical solutions and comfort with ambiguity are also highly valued. Palantir experience and French fluency are bonuses.
- What is the expected level of experience for a Forward Deployed Engineer?
- While a minimum of 2 years of professional experience is appreciated, it's not a strict requirement. Sibyl values what candidates bring to the table, and experience in consulting or startup environments, particularly in technical or product roles, is highly regarded.
- What does 'bias to action' mean at Sibyl?
- 'Bias to action' at Sibyl signifies a proactive approach to problem-solving and implementation. It means valuing initiative, driving tasks forward, and prioritizing tangible results and impact over extensive deliberation, especially in dynamic client environments.