Saildrone · 10 hours ago
Foundry Platform Lead
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$189K/yr - $243K/yr
5+ years expSaildrone is a company that designs, builds, and deploys unmanned surface vehicles for maritime operations. The Foundry Platform Lead will oversee the Palantir Foundry platform, focusing on architecture, development, and integration of workflows to enhance operational readiness and production efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataDronesManufacturingMarine Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own the architecture, ontology, integration patterns, and data lifecycle for Saildrone’s Palantir Foundry environment
Extend and productionize workflows originally developed in partnership with Palantir
Establish governance for dataset management, version control, schema evolution, code style/standards, code review, and release processes
Integrate engineering (CAD/PLM/BOM), manufacturing (ERP/MRP, MES), test, and field telemetry data into a unified digital thread
Provide real-time visibility into build state, non-conformances, test results, supply constraints, and production KPIs
Deliver tools and dashboards that improve throughput, yield, cost, and quality across manufacturing and assembly
Provide tools that Ingest, structure, and analyze reliability data and operational telemetry from deployed vehicles
Build and maintain tooling that manages vehicle configuration, operational scheduling, and vehicle servicing
Enable engineering and mission teams with operational readiness and performance data products
Establish reusable code and workflow patterns inside Foundry
Train engineering and production teams to self-serve and contribute responsibly
Transition Foundry from Palantir-led to Saildrone-owned development
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in software or data platform development
2+ years of hands-on experience building in Palantir Foundry or an equivalent platform
Strong proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript, plus SQL and pipeline development
Experience with Git (or other version control systems) and CI/CD practices
Understanding of manufacturing, hardware product development, or physical systems workflows (CAD, PLM, BOM, test systems, MES, ERP)
Ability to turn ambiguous workflows into structured data models and usable tools
Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with React
Previous engineering management experience strongly preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or maritime systems
Experience supporting prototype to production scaling transitions
Familiarity with reliability engineering, fleet telemetry analytics, or build/test data
Benefits
Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching.
Company sponsored life insurance
Stock Options
Annual stipend for continued learning and development
Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)
Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card
Company
Saildrone
Saildrone is a maritime company that enables navies, governments, and organizations to obtain data required to monitor the maritime domain.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$299.5MKey Investors
Lockheed MartinExport and Investment FundBond
2025-10-29Corporate Round· $50M
2025-05-13Series C· $60M
2021-10-18Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Richard Jenkins
Founder & CEO
John Mustin
President
Recent News
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