Senior Level Subject Matter Expert Jobs
Senior level subject matter expert jobs place experienced professionals in charge of defining technical direction, owning complex deliverables, and guiding the teams and initiatives that execute on organizational priorities. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Goldbelt, GitLab, and Qualys hiring at this level now.
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Title: SME (Palantir Foundry)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Project: Contract (First Preference Hybrid, Second Preference Remote)
Note: If outside candidates willing to pay travel expenses
Visa: Any Visa
About the role
Our client is currently on Palantir Foundry. We're proposing to migrate them off Palantir and rebuild equivalent capabilities on Databricks. We need a senior, hands-on engineer who knows Foundry deeply enough to reverse-engineer what's been built, and can rebuild it on Databricks. This is a client-facing, high-visibility role, not a back-office dev position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Worked at Palantir as an FDE/FDSE/Deployment Strategist, or worked on the client side building on Foundry for a meaningful period (not just exposure)
- Hands-on with Foundry Ontology (object types, links, actions, functions), Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, and Workshop apps
- Strong Databricks experience: PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, workflows/pipelines
- Strong Python and SQL
- Has designed data models and translated business workflows into working applications
- Comfortable in front of client stakeholders: can run working sessions, explain trade-offs, push back when needed
- 12+ years total experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior Foundry-to-other-platform migration experience
- AIP / Databricks Mosaic AI, agents, or GenAI use cases in production
- Knowledge graph or semantic layer experience
- App-layer build experience (Databricks Apps, React, Streamlit)
- Manufacturing, retail, or product data domain background
Title: SME (Palantir Foundry)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Project: Contract (First Preference Hybrid, Second Preference Remote)
Note: If outside candidates willing to pay travel expenses
Visa: Any Visa
About the role
Our client is currently on Palantir Foundry. We're proposing to migrate them off Palantir and rebuild equivalent capabilities on Databricks. We need a senior, hands-on engineer who knows Foundry deeply enough to reverse-engineer what's been built, and can rebuild it on Databricks. This is a client-facing, high-visibility role, not a back-office dev position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Worked at Palantir as an FDE/FDSE/Deployment Strategist, or worked on the client side building on Foundry for a meaningful period (not just exposure)
- Hands-on with Foundry Ontology (object types, links, actions, functions), Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, and Workshop apps
- Strong Databricks experience: PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, workflows/pipelines
- Strong Python and SQL
- Has designed data models and translated business workflows into working applications
- Comfortable in front of client stakeholders: can run working sessions, explain trade-offs, push back when needed
- 12+ years total experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior Foundry-to-other-platform migration experience
- AIP / Databricks Mosaic AI, agents, or GenAI use cases in production
- Knowledge graph or semantic layer experience
- App-layer build experience (Databricks Apps, React, Streamlit)
- Manufacturing, retail, or product data domain background
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Senior Level Subject Matter Expert Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level subject matter expert job?
Employers hiring at this level look for demonstrated ownership of high-stakes projects, a portfolio of decisions that shaped outcomes, and evidence that you have developed or mentored others in your discipline. Candidates who stand out can speak precisely to the problems they defined, not just the solutions they delivered. Tailoring your materials to show strategic influence alongside technical depth gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level subject matter experts?
Companies hiring senior level subject matter experts right now include Goldbelt, GitLab, and Qualys, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, federal contractors, consulting firms, and technology companies that need deep domain authority to lead programs, advise leadership, or set internal standards.
Are there remote senior level subject matter expert jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and the sensitivity of the work involved. About 57% of senior level subject matter expert openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced professionals who can operate independently. Roles tied to classified projects, lab environments, or on-site client work are more likely to require a physical presence.
What makes a subject matter expert role senior level?
Senior level roles are distinguished by the scope of ownership they carry. Rather than executing within a defined framework, senior subject matter experts set that framework, make authoritative calls on ambiguous technical questions, and are accountable for outcomes across a program or function. They are also expected to develop others, whether through direct mentoring, knowledge transfer, or shaping how the discipline is practiced inside the organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level subject matter experts?
Senior level subject matter expert roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their work is highly specialized, compliance-sensitive, or technically complex enough that organizations depend on recognized internal authorities to lead decisions and reduce risk.