Palantir Foundry Engineer (Relocation to Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Who We Are

Founded in 2017, Unit8 is a Swiss data and AI consulting company helping organisations in traditional industries solve complex challenges in areas such as operations, finance, manufacturing and R&D. We work at the intersection of technology and business, delivering data and AI solutions that create practical value for our clients.

Our teams have delivered projects across industries including automotive, chemicals, financial services, manufacturing and pharma. We are a Palantir partner and work with clients across the full data and AI journey, from understanding a business problem to building and deploying the solution.

Unit8 has delivered more than 300 projects and grown to a team of 190+ talented people across ten office locations. Following our growth across Europe and our expansion into North America, we are now building our presence in the United Arab Emirates. We are looking for a Palantir Foundry Engineer to join us in Abu Dhabi. This role is based in the UAE and includes relocation from Switzerland with full immigration and relocation support.

Requirements About the Role

As one of the first members of Unit8’s team in the UAE, you will help deliver Foundry solutions for clients while contributing to the growth of our presence in the region.

You will work directly with client teams to understand their data and operational challenges, then design and build solutions that address them. The role combines hands-on engineering with close collaboration across business and technical teams. You will also contribute your technical perspective during early client discussions and help shape practical approaches to new opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, deploy and maintain data solutions using Palantir Foundry.
• Develop and troubleshoot data pipelines and processing systems using Foundry and relevant open-source or proprietary technologies.
• Build and maintain Foundry components such as Ontologies, pipelines, and user-facing applications.
• Apply sound engineering practices for testing, data quality, performance, security and maintainability.
• Work with client stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify problems and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product owners and client teams in an agile environment.
• Contribute to technical discovery and solution scoping for prospective and ongoing engagements.
• Help establish Unit8’s engineering and delivery approach in the UAE, sharing knowledge with colleagues and supporting the growth of the local team.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Palantir Foundry Engineer with a passion for data and solving complex client challenges. You should be a skilled professional who has:

• Foundry Platform Knowledge
• Demonstrated experience with AIP, Workshop, Code repository, and Pipeline Builder.
• A solid understanding of security concepts within Foundry, including restricted views and markings.
• Knowledge of Ontology and Data connection.
• We're interested in the technical details of what you've built and how you approached the architecture of your Foundry use-cases.
• Programming Skills - proficiency in Python and PySpark.
• Data Skills (Nice-to-have) - knowledge of data modeling and basic concepts of data science (classification, clustering, regression).
• Professional Experience
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with the Foundry platform, ideally within a larger company where you may have had a focused but deep exposure.
• Strong client-facing skills: You are comfortable interacting with both business and technical clients, giving presentations, and possess a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Other
• You are willing to travel to meet with our clients and the team

Benefits What We Offer

• The opportunity to help establish Unit8’s presence in a new market.
• Hands-on work on client challenges with tangible business impact.
• Exposure to different industries, projects and technologies.
• A collaborative team environment with colleagues across Switzerland, Europe and North America.
• Mentorship and opportunities to develop your technical and consulting skills.
• Full immigration support for your move to the UAE.
• Relocation support, including accommodation and travel allowances.
• Opportunities to contribute to knowledge sharing and projects with a positive impact.