Forward Deployed Engineer - Palantir Foundry
About this role
Forward deployed engineers partner with clients, engineers, and domain specialists to conceive, architect, build, and maintain applications that meet federal agency needs. Operating within small teams, this position focuses on turning client visions into reality by deploying Palantir software and building tailored solutions for defense, national security, and public safety organizations. Practitioners synthesize disparate information into actionable roadmaps, quickly moving from use cases to prototypes and scaled production deployments.
The organization exists to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer through technology and ingenuity. Professionals joining this group will reshape how entire agencies function by putting powerful tools directly into the hands of executives and operators. Ideal candidates are client-success obsessed, capable of working autonomously, and skilled at translating complex technical requirements into practical operational workflows.
What you will do
- Partner with engineers, program managers, and domain specialists to conceive, architect, build, and maintain applications that meet client needs.
- Understand critical client objectives and synthesize disparate information into a cohesive vision and actionable roadmap.
- Quickly iterate, build from scratch, and help transform client operations by deploying specialized software tools.
- Develop production-grade solutions that process structured and unstructured data through actionable workflows to improve decision-making.
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues to define solution requirements and ship code.
- Work autonomously while owning outcomes and maintaining a deep commitment to solving complex customer problems.
What you need
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Possess experience working in Palantir Foundry, including building and maintaining production-ready data pipelines, managing data connections, and supporting ontology development.
- Demonstrate the ability to build production-grade code leveraging both structured and unstructured datasets.
- Bring a strong foundation in machine learning alongside strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar languages.
- Maintain the ability to travel based on client and team implementation needs.
- Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a federal security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience building solutions with large language models
- Active Federal security clearance
Benefits
- Hands-on experience
- Certifications
- Industry training
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the travel policy for this role?
The position requires a willingness to travel, dependent on client and team implementation work.
What is the pay range for this position?
The base pay range for this position in applicable locations is $70,500 to $203,400 USD, varying based on factors such as office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
What citizenship and clearance requirements apply?
Candidates must be US Citizens and have the ability to obtain a federal security clearance.
How are applications handled regarding deadlines?
The company accepts applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The application is on the official Accenture Federal Services careers page.
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