Forward Deployed Software Engineer
About The Position
Palantir’s Forward Deployed Software Engineers work directly with customers to understand pressing challenges and architect and build solutions using business-critical data and advanced AI. They help organizations use their data to make smarter, faster decisions across critical industries and institutions. The role offers the autonomy of a startup with the resources, mentorship, and stability of an established technology company. Working in small, agile teams, engineers own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects, from ideation through deployment. The position involves close collaboration with customer stakeholders and other engineers, as well as the opportunity to shape team strategy and deliver real-world impact. The estimated salary range is $135,000–$200,000 per year. Total compensation may also include restricted stock units, a sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives. Compensation depends on qualifications, experience, skills, and other factors. The posting encourages in-office work, while noting that many teams offer hybrid options and a few roles allow remote work on an exceptional basis. Offerings may vary by region.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of relevant post-college work experience.
- Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
- Strong coding ability and demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
- Ability and interest to travel up to 25% to client sites, as needed; travel arrangements may be flexible based on personal preferences.
- Highly analytical mindset and eagerness to solve technical problems using data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
- Experience or interest in using large-scale data to solve valuable business problems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals and work in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iterative user feedback.
- Ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with fellow engineers on architecture and design decisions.
- Wrangle massive-scale data and use AI to accelerate and enhance critical operations.
- Develop custom applications tailored to customer needs.
- Engage directly with customer stakeholders, from technical teams to executives.
- Shape team strategy and drive projects from ideation to deployment.
- Own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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