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Lead Engineer (Foundry)

We're seeking a Lead Engineer / Senior Lead Engineer to join a rapidly growing, vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform. This role sits at the intersection of technology, operations, and investment strategy and is designed for an engineer who wants to build software that directly impacts business performance.

Unlike traditional engineering roles, this position is deeply embedded with Asset Management, Property Operations, and Construction teams. You'll work closely with executive leadership and business users to design, deploy, and iterate on software solutions that improve NOI, reduce costs, and enhance portfolio performance. This is a hands-on builder role. You will write code, automate workflows, integrate data pipelines, and build dashboards—working shoulder-to-shoulder with the teams using the tools you create.

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary Pay Range: $120k-$145k per year
• Discretionary bonus BOP after 1 year of service
• Paid Time Off (starting at 10 days + 2 floating holidays / 96 Hours, accrued)
• A flexible health plan offering medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan

Responsibilities

Embed With Business Teams

• Work day-to-day with property managers, asset managers, and finance teams
• Identify operational inefficiencies, data gaps, and workflow breakdowns

Rapid Prototyping and Deployment

• Design and build scripts, dashboards, automations, and integrations
• Deliver practical tools that solve problems in real time

Systems Integration

• Connect platforms such as property management systems, ticketing tools, analytics platforms, spreadsheets, and custom databases into unified workflows

Operational Analytics

• Build models for rent roll forecasting, delinquency tracking, CapEx planning, and maintenance cost monitoring

AI and Automation

• Apply AI to summarize tenant communications, flag high-risk accounts, and optimize leasing and maintenance workflows

Outcome Measurement

• Track and report the business impact of solutions, including response times, collections, and cost efficiency

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a translator between investment professionals and technical stakeholders
• Ensure solutions are scalable, practical, and aligned with business priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or applied analytics
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry or Gotham
• Strong SQL and Python skills; experience with APIs and ETL pipelines (PySpark a plus)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in business terms

Key Skills and Competencies

• Clear, articulate communicator with strong documentation habits
• Highly analytical with strong qualitative judgment
• Able to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
• High standards of excellence and ethics
• Comfortable identifying issues and driving solutions independently
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Naturally inquisitive; asks the right questions and challenges assumptions
• Goal-oriented, diligent, and execution-focused

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