Unit8, founded in 2017, is a high-tech, dynamic Swiss leader in AI and data analytics consulting, renowned for solving complex challenges in traditional industries such as automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, and pharma. Our esteemed partnerships with industry giants like Palantir, NVIDIA, and OpenAI underscore our commitment to excellence. With over 200 successful projects and a team of 150+ talented professionals across Switzerland, Poland, and Germany, we are now expanding our footprint to the USA.
Unit8 is dedicated to driving AI adoption in non-digital industries, accelerating their digital transformation. We invest in projects that matter, including pro-bono initiatives and "engineering for good" causes.
Requirements
The Program
FDE Academy USA is a one-week, in-person bootcamp at our Denver Tech Center office. You'll spend five days building real solutions on Palantir Foundry alongside our engineering team — no lectures, no theory-only sessions, just hands-on education on a realistic use case. At the end of the week, our top performers walk away with a job offer to join Unit8 as a Forward Deployed Engineer.
No prior Foundry experience required. We're looking for people who learn fast, think in systems, and are energized by ambiguous problems — not people who already know the platform.
What the Week Looks Like
- Day 1 — Foundry fundamentals, environment setup, your first guided build
- Day 2–4 — Applied build sprints: ontology modeling, data pipelines, and a Workshop application, with our engineers pairing alongside you through a realistic but self-contained challenge that mirrors real client work
- Day 5 — Present what you built
- On the next Monday - top performers get a call from our recruiting team
What We're Looking For
- Recent or upcoming graduate in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
- Solid CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, databases, and at least one general-purpose language (Python, Java, TypeScript, or similar)
- Coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or internships that show you can build, not just study
- Comfort with ambiguity and a fast learning curve — you won't know Foundry/AIP yet, and that's fine
- Curiosity about how data platforms power real decisions in industries like manufacturing, energy, and financial services
Logistics
- Format: Fully in-person, Denver Tech Center (DTC), CO
- Duration: 1 week (starting on 16th of November)
- Equipment: Bring your laptop
- Cohort: Small group, working closely on realistic challenges with Unit8 engineers all week
This program provides valuable training to participants and is unpaid.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and complete a short technical assessment. We'll confirm your spot in the cohort ahead of the bootcamp week.
Benefits
What we offer?
- Outcome: Top performers receive an offer to join Unit8 as a Forward Deployed Engineer
- High-Stakes Work: If you're offered the job after the program: You will work on critical projects that transform how major industries operate.
- A "Builder" Culture: We are not a slide-deck consultancy. We build things that work. You will be surrounded by engineers and data scientists who share your passion for execution
- Groundbreaking Opportunity: You will play a pivotal role in establishing Unit8's footprint in the USA, driving the growth and impact of our operations in this emerging market.
Unit8 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.
We look forward to hearing from you!