About this role
Organizations struggle to untangle complex operational issues using fragmented data, requiring technical professionals who can build direct bridges between information systems and critical decision-makers. Forward Deployed Software Engineers operate at this intersection by embedding with partners to unpack ambiguous challenges and implement data-driven software solutions. Team members function similarly to startup CTOs, managing end-to-end project execution from architectural design to customer discussions with minimal oversight.
Daily responsibilities span wrangling massive-scale data, coding custom web applications, and establishing team strategy while collaborating closely with technical and non-technical peers. Ideal candidates possess a strong engineering background, a high degree of autonomy, and the adaptability to thrive in rapidly changing environments with dynamic objectives.
What you will do
- Work directly with customers to quickly understand their greatest problems and design solutions to use data against them.
- Own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects in small teams with minimal supervision.
- Discuss architecture with fellow engineers, wrangle massive-scale data, and code custom web applications.
- Speak with customer executives and establish strategy for the team.
- Collaborate internally with other engineers, product teams, and deployment strategists, and work externally with customers on site.
- Continuously learn new technologies and languages while adapting to entirely novel problems with dynamic objectives.
What you need
- Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Physics.
- Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Active US Security Clearance at or above the Secret level.
- Willingness and interest to travel as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience with logistics, materiel, sustainment, aviation, or readiness analysis
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
- Basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
- 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
Palantir believes employees are better together and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes, so employees are encouraged to work from offices. Many teams do offer hybrid options allowing employees to work from home a day or two a week based on personal productivity.
What is the salary range and total compensation structure?
The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $135,000 to $200,000 per year. Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock Units, a sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives determined by individual qualifications and experience.
What security clearance is required to apply?
Applicants are required to hold an active US Security Clearance at or above the Secret level. This clearance is a mandatory prerequisite for the position.
What technologies and technical skills are expected?
Candidates need demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, or JavaScript. Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks is also expected.