Eight Years at Palantir: Inside the Data Giant's Rise
2025-02-01
A former Palantir engineer recounts their eight-year journey at the now near-$100 billion data analytics firm. The author details their reasons for joining—challenging industries, top-tier talent, and a unique corporate culture—and their experiences as a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), including working at an Airbus factory to improve aircraft manufacturing. They highlight Palantir's unique FDE model, where engineers embed themselves in client sites to understand business processes and develop solutions. The author also discusses the challenges and importance of data integration, Palantir's unique approach to data security and company culture, and finally explores Palantir's ethical considerations and future prospects.
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