You will act as a technical lead on high-stakes customer engagements, architecting and shipping custom AI software that transforms enterprise operations. Operating without PM layers, you will use Python, TypeScript, and the Palantir Foundry/AIP stack to solve mission-critical problems, moving from initial concept to production-ready workflows with uncommon velocity and ownership.
Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Northslope Technologies — Series A AI Startup
Northslope Technologies is hiring a Forward Deployed Software Engineer in New York to join an elite team of ex-Palantir, Google, and Uber engineers. This isn't a typical services role—it's a high-velocity, 0->1 engineering challenge where you'll build custom AI software and production ML solutions for the world’s most ambitious organizations. Following a 7x revenue jump and a fresh Series A, Northslope offers the autonomy of a product startup with the impact of enterprise-scale transformation. If you thrive on solving 'impossible' problems and want full ownership without bureaucracy, this is your next play.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Northslope Technologies - Series A AI startup founded by ex-Palantir engineers
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Conceive, architect, and maintain end-to-end applications that operationalize large-scale enterprise data for Fortune 500 clients.
- Embed directly with customer teams to understand critical business objectives and translate them into functional, high-impact software tools.
- Rapidly iterate on production-grade ML and LLM-based solutions using the Palantir Foundry and AIP ecosystem to drive tangible business outcomes.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Proficient in Python or TypeScript with a track record of building applications that handle complex structured and unstructured datasets.
- Demonstrates an "obsession with the win," possessing the grit to solve hard technical problems and the communication skills to lead client stakeholders.
- Previous experience with distributed compute (Spark), React frontend development, or the Palantir Foundry platform is highly preferred.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Join an elite engineering culture founded by ex-Palantir leads with talent from Eleven Labs, Google, and Uber.
- Experience true 0->1 ownership where every project is a mini-startup, working directly with executives to solve their most valuable problems.
- Be part of a high-growth trajectory following a 7x revenue increase and a successful Series A funding round to meet massive commercial demand.
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How Jack & Jill work together
About Jack & Jill
Meet Jack
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How does this work?
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If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.