Lead AI Engineer Palantir Foundry

This is our story With 43 million patient encounters each year, HCA Healthcare offers a depth of data few can match. DT&I identifies patterns across our network to deliver real-time insights that empower care teams and improve outcomes. Rooted in our mission, u201cAbove all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human lifeu201d, we transform data into action to improve the lives of every patient we serve. Join us What you will accomplish in this role At HCA Healthcare, we are redefining whatu2019s possible in patient care. Our Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I) team is accelerating this missionu2014integrating cuttingu2011edge digital capabilities and AI technologies directly into clinical workflows to improve outcomes, empower providers, and elevate the care experience for millions. Weu2019re looking for a Lead AI Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in Palantir Foundry and Palantiru2019s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to shape and deliver high-impact AI solutions at scale. This is a unique opportunity to lead enterprise-level AI initiatives that directly support clinicians and drive meaningful, measurable change in healthcare. What you will do in this role - As a Lead AI Engineer, you will: + Serve as the technical lead partnering with clinical, operational, and business stakeholders to deliver missionu2011critical AI applications in a fast-paced, highu2011visibility environment. + Architect and implement complex Palantir Foundry solutions, from Ontology design to end-to-end workflow execution. + Design and deploy LLM-powered agents, intelligent workflows, and decision-support systems using Foundry and AIP. + Develop scalable data pipelines and production-grade workflows to support ML, GenAI, and enterprise analytics. + Build, fineu2011tune, evaluate, and operationalize AI/ML models embedded directly within Foundryu2019s ecosystem. + Establish and uphold MLOps best practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, governance, and performance management. + Mentor engineers and collaborate closely with engineering leadership to shape long-term AI strategy and roadmaps. What qualifications you will need - Education: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field u2014 Required + Masteru2019s degree u2014 Preferred Experience: + 7+ years in software engineering with a focus on AI/ML engineering u2014 Required + 2+ years of hands-on experience in Palantir Foundry in production environments u2014 Required + Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and delivering in Agile environments u2014 Required Certifications: + Palantir certifications (Foundry Data Engineer, Solution Architect, or Application Developer) u2014 Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors - Weu2019re looking for someone with: + Extensive experience building Foundry data pipelines, Ontology models, Workshop applications, and operational workflows. + Strong proficiency in Python, PySpark/Spark, and advanced SQL. + Hands-on experience developing, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML models in production. + Proven experience with Generative AI / LLM-based systems and enterprise scaling patterns. + Expertise in ETL/ELT data engineering, especially using Foundry, Python, and SQL. + Experience delivering solutions in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, etc.). + Bonus: Frontend development skills using TypeScript and React. Why Join HCA Healthcare DT&I? + Impact millions of patients and frontline clinicians nationwide. + Leverage cutting-edge AI platforms like Palantir Foundry and AIP. + Work in a clinically led, innovation-forward environment where your work has direct real-world outcomes. + Grow alongside a rapidly expanding AI engineering team shaping the future of healthcare. If you want to build AI systems that truly matter, this is the place to do it. Work Location/Schedule: + Remote (U.S. Only) - M-F, 8am u2013 5pm - Central Time Travel Required: + This job requires travel to Nashville, TN to attend final in-person interview, 3-day New Hire Orientation, quarterly team meetings, and other travel on an as-needed basis Visa Sponsorship: + Not offered, now or in the future At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth that allows you to build the career of a lifetime. We encourage you to apply for our Lead AI Engineer Palantir Foundry today. We review all applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue the process. Join us We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2026-03-12