SURF AIR MOBILITY

Company: Surf Air Mobility

Division: Surf Technologies

Location: Los Angeles, CA / Hybrid

Hiring Manager: Surf Technologies Leadership Team

Openings: 4

Surf Air Mobility is seeking highly skilled Forward Deployment Engineers to join its Surf Technologies division. This team builds Surf OS, the company’s operating system for air mobility operations. These roles sit at the intersection of Palantir Foundry data integration and full-stack software engineering (Node.js, React.js, DynamoDB).

Forward Deployment Engineers will act as the technical front line between Surf Air Mobility and its internal/external partners, responsible for deploying and optimizing Surf OS data flows, building client-specific integrations, and enabling data-driven operational intelligence within the Palantir ecosystem.

• Architect and deploy data pipelines connecting Surf OS to Palantir Foundry and related systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain ETL workflows, ontology mappings, and transformations in Palantir.
• Build full-stack applications and APIs using Node.js, React.js, and AWS (DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, API Gateway).
• Collaborate with engineering PODs to ensure consistent data models and API standards across Surf OS.
• Partner with operations, data science, and business teams to translate aviation use cases into scalable technical solutions.
• Serve as the client-facing technical representative during Surf OS onboarding, deployment, and optimization.
• Support system performance tuning, monitoring, and reliability improvements.
• Mentor and guide other engineers in Palantir development best practices.

• 3–7+ years of hands-on experience working within the Palantir stack (Foundry, pipelines, ontology, AIP, Apollo).
• Deep understanding of data integration, data modeling, and ETL pipeline design.
• Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, and AWS data services.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and client teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or related technical field.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Prior experience in aviation, airline operations, logistics, or transportation systems.
• Familiarity with building analytical dashboards, workflow automation, or operational data systems.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with distributed teams.

• Technically fluent and business-aware; comfortable explaining technical concepts to executives.
• Strong problem solver and independent thinker.
• Enjoys blending code, data, and client interaction.
• Adaptable and motivated by real-world deployment challenges.
• Excited about contributing to the next generation of electric aviation and air mobility.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.

Health & Wellness: Team members are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance.

Retirement Plans: Team members can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.

Generous PTO.

Team member Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:

• Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
• Discounts on hotels and resorts
• Car rentals at reduced rates
• Discounted cruises

Surf Air Mobility is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, or disability