Forward Deployed Engineer - Tech Lead - Canada & USA
Why Ethicrithm?
Ethicrithm Inc. is a Palantir partner serving clients across North America. We specialize in integrating and structuring enterprise data, developing AI-driven solutions, and implementing intelligent operating systems with Palantir Foundry and AIP. We deliver secure, scalable, and impactful solutions that optimize business operations and drive measurable returns on investment, impact and results. We’re building a high-performance team of humble, helpful, and client-oriented teammates.
The Role
As a Technical Lead on Ethicrithm’s Delivery team, you own the technical success of mission-critical Palantir engagements and the growth of the Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) who deliver them. As a player-coach, you set the architectural direction on your primary account, write production code alongside your team, and provide technical oversight across one or more additional engagements. You partner with client executives to translate ambiguous business problems into pragmatic Foundry/AIP solutions, and you raise the bar on delivery quality across Ethicrithm by mentoring FDEs, codifying best practices, and serving as the technical escalation point when projects get hard.
This role requires deep Palantir expertise, strong architectural judgment, the credibility to lead both clients and engineers, and a passion for making a real-world impact. We are looking for exceptional candidates in Canada and the US.
What You’ll Do
Client Engagement: Build trusted relationships with client executives and technical stakeholders, scope new opportunities, lead workshops and architecture reviews, and present solution recommendations and trade-offs to senior decision-makers.
Build Operational Workflows in Foundry: deploy, configure, customize, and maintain production applications.
Technical Problem Solving: Understand the intersection of business and technical problems, analyze root causes, and develop creative technical solutions that power real operational outcomes for our clients.
Mentorship & Enablement: Coach FDEs through code reviews, design reviews, and pairing on hard problems; develop reusable patterns, accelerators, and documentation; and train client end users to operate independently on Palantir tools.
Delivery Leadership: Own the technical plan, timeline, and quality of deliverables on your primary engagement and provide architectural oversight on additional accounts; partner closely with Deployment Leads to own the success of large Foundry programs.
What We’re Looking For
Required
5–8 years of professional experience delivering software or data solutions, including time as a senior engineer, tech lead, or solutions architect on enterprise engagements
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineers on technical projects, including code reviews, design reviews, and growing the people around you
Comfort owning the architectural and delivery health of more than one engagement at a time
Energized by working directly with clients on site and remotely, including senior and executive stakeholders
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills that go beyond surface-level to dive into the details, all in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication that can adapt to client preferences and requirements
Deep understanding of data engineering principles and software architecture, including data modeling, pipeline design, and application/API design
Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and TypeScript
Experience delivering production solutions on complex enterprise data at scale
Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity while working on mission critical projects
Preferred with flexibility for the right fit
A post-secondary or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field
Prior delivery experience on Palantir Foundry and/or AIP, ideally in a lead or architect capacity
Experience leading multi-stream programs or providing technical oversight across more than one client engagement at a time
Experience delivering production ML and/or LLM-based solutions
Experience delivering production frontend applications in React
Experience with Spark, Polars, or distributed compute
Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. This includes a competitive salary, equity participation to share in our success, a retirement contribution program, and health benefits. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with four weeks of vacation, five personal days, and the flexibility of working from home. We also provide ample opportunities for career advancement within our dynamic and growing organization.
Ethicrithm Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We’re committed to making our interview process and workplace accessible. If there are any accommodations that would help you participate fully, please let us know.
Location
Canada (Remote)
Department
Delivery
Employment Type
Full-Time