Lead the development and deployment of data solutions with Palantir Foundry, driving projects, mentoring teams, and engaging with clients to solve complex problems.
At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth. In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and systems to enable efficient data processing and analysis. You will be responsible for developing and implementing data pipelines, data integration, and data transformation solutions.
Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
The Opportunity
As part of the Data and Analytics Engineering team you lead the development and deployment of innovative data solutions using Palantir Foundry. As a Director you guide large projects, achieving operational excellence and engaging in client interaction, while leveraging your knowledge to drive outcomes and solve complex problems. You also play a strategic advisory role, motivating and coaching teams to deliver quality results and contribute to the firm's success.
Responsibilities
- Utilize proficiency to drive impactful results and address intricate challenges
- Serve as a strategic advisor, inspiring and coaching teams to achieve excellence
- Foster a culture of peak performance and continuous improvement
- Develop innovative processes to enhance project outcomes
- Apply systems thinking to identify opportunities and validate solutions
- Uphold the firm's ethical standards and business conduct
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Certifications preferred: Foundry Data Engineer, Foundry Solution Architect, or Foundry Application Developer
- Excelling in customer-focused solutions
- Strength in analytical and problem-solving skills
- Building applications with large datasets
- Collaborating with diverse technical teams
- Familiarity with Python and/or Typescript
- Experience with Palantir Foundry and AIP
- Delivering production enterprise AI solutions
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Lead in line with our values and brand.
- Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
- Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
- Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
- Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
- Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
- Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
- Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Data and Analytics Engineering team you lead the development and deployment of innovative data solutions using Palantir Foundry. As a Director you guide large projects, achieving operational excellence and engaging in client interaction, while leveraging your knowledge to drive outcomes and solve complex problems. You also play a strategic advisory role, motivating and coaching teams to deliver quality results and contribute to the firm's success.
Responsibilities
- Utilize proficiency to drive impactful results and address intricate challenges
- Serve as a strategic advisor, inspiring and coaching teams to achieve excellence
- Foster a culture of peak performance and continuous improvement
- Develop innovative processes to enhance project outcomes
- Apply systems thinking to identify opportunities and validate solutions
- Uphold the firm's ethical standards and business conduct
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Certifications preferred: Foundry Data Engineer, Foundry Solution Architect, or Foundry Application Developer
- Excelling in customer-focused solutions
- Strength in analytical and problem-solving skills
- Building applications with large datasets
- Collaborating with diverse technical teams
- Familiarity with Python and/or Typescript
- Experience with Palantir Foundry and AIP
- Delivering production enterprise AI solutions
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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Top Skills
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Palantir Foundry
Python
Typescript
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