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Data Engineer - Talent Acquisition Operations

PalantirNew York, NYRecruiting Operations
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Salary
$100K - $145K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Entry · 1+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in New York, NY, this full-time Data Engineer role focuses on talent acquisition operations and is well-suited for a professional who enjoys working at the intersection of data engineering and business processes. The position involves building and maintaining reporting workflows, data pipelines, and operational tooling for recruiting functions.

Role Overview

Palantir is seeking a Data Engineer for Talent Acquisition Operations to construct and maintain the data foundations and automations supporting hiring operations. The role requires collaborating cross-functionally with technical and non-technical partners to convert complex recruiting workflows into reliable datasets, operational tools, and dashboards. The professional in this position will handle tasks ranging from pipeline construction and integration debugging to stakeholder enablement and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and optimize datasets and pipelines dedicated to recruiting operations.
Integrate data across platforms such as Lever, Workday, and Foundry.
Develop reporting dashboards and datasets covering candidate pipelines, recruiting performance, and operational audits.
Evaluate existing integrations to minimize latency and implement necessary adjustments.
Partner with central data and platform teams regarding schema changes, warehouse connections, and API behavior.
Support integrations and writeback processes between internal tools and recruiting systems.
Design data access models adhering to role-based permissions, regional boundaries, and confidentiality standards.
Document sensitive workflows clearly and communicate data limitations to operational users.
Monitor pipeline stability and execute efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, Math, Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a data analytical role.
Expertise in Python for data manipulation, alongside strong SQL skills for relational and structured data.
Proficiency with business intelligence tools and data organization.
Fluency in TypeScript or another general-purpose programming language.
Ability to build reusable data models, testing frameworks, and quality checks.

Nice to Have

Experience with Foundry, Contour, or similar data analytics platforms.
Background working with HR, People, CRM, ATS, or recruiting data, with preference for Lever experience.
Familiarity with pySpark, pandas, or polars.
Knowledge of workflow automation, event-driven integrations, and writeback mechanisms.
Understanding of data governance, privacy compliance, retention policies, and access controls.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
TypeScript
pySpark
pandas
polars
Foundry
Contour
Lever
Workday
Business Intelligence tools
APIs and data warehouses

Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000, determined by individual qualifications, skills, and experience. Total compensation may also include sign-on bonuses, restricted stock units, and other incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance, automatic basic life and disability coverage, commuter benefits, a flexible paid time off policy, two fixed weeks of paid time off at year-end, ten paid holidays, parental leave, family building and fertility benefits, a new child expense stipend, and a 401(k) plan.

About the Company

Palantir builds software designed for data-driven decisions and operations, empowering partners to handle complex challenges such as supply chain forecasting and drug development. The company values in-person collaboration to foster innovation, though hybrid working options may be supported depending on team needs.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Palantir careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Data Engineer role at Palantir?

The estimated annual salary range is between $100,000 and $145,000, with total compensation potentially including restricted stock units and sign-on bonuses.

Where is this position located?

This full-time role is located in New York, NY.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 1 or more years of experience in a data analytical role.

What educational background is needed?

A degree in Data Science, Finance, Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business, or another quantitative field is required.

What technical skills and languages are expected?

Candidates need expertise in Python, strong SQL skills, proficiency in BI tools, and fluency in TypeScript or another general-purpose programming language.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Palantir careers page.

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