Forward Deployed AI Engineer

The Forward Deployed AI Engineer role supports end-to-end development of AI and analytics solutions using Python and TypeScript across Nebraska Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy data-driven solutions using Python and TypeScript within Palantir Foundry to address real-world challenges across Nebraska Medicine.
• Develop and manage data workflows for analytics applications.
• Analyze complex datasets to support clinical and operational outcomes.
• Integrate AI and analytics into applications that create measurable value for patients, clinicians, and healthcare operations.
• Take analytics use cases from concept through deployment, delivering end-to-end development for analytics applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand problems, translate ideas into practical implementations, and continuously improve deployed solutions.

Requirements

• Must live in Nebraska or Iowa.
• Hybrid role; must be able to work on campus.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field required.
• 2–3 years of experience in software development, data engineering, or analytics roles required.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and TypeScript for building analytics applications and managing large datasets required.
• Proven ability to translate broad business concepts into effective and scalable data solutions required.
• Experience developing data models and performing data analysis required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver impactful results in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards required.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders required.
• Resume required for consideration.

Technologies

• Python
• TypeScript
• SQL
• Palantir Foundry
• Dataiku
• DataRobot
• Databricks
• Cloud platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with designing scalable and efficient analytics frameworks preferred.
• Hands-on experience with analytics platforms and tools, including performance optimization and data visualization tools preferred.
• AI and LLM aptitude, including foundational understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, and NLP, with willingness to apply and deepen knowledge preferred.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership, IT, and business stakeholders to address strategic challenges preferred.
• Familiarity with AI and data science platforms such as Palantir, Dataiku, DataRobot, or similar preferred.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar preferred.
• Palantir AI platform certification (or ability to obtain within the first year) preferred.
• Preferred consideration for familiarity with Palantir Foundry, Dataiku, DataRobot, Databricks, cloud platforms, or similar AI/analytics platforms.

Location, Schedule, and Eligibility

• Omaha, NE (hybrid)
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
• 35% discount at Clarkson College
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
• Support for personal growth within the organization

Why Nebraska Medicine

• Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: Values all backgrounds and experiences.
• Together. Extraordinary.: Collaboration-centered team delivering exceptional care.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field