Palantir Technologies builds leading software platforms for data-driven operations and decision-making. Their technology helps organizations solve critical real-world problems such as developing lifesaving drugs, forecasting supply chain disruptions, detecting fraud, locating missing children, and improving disaster response.

Role Overview

The Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) works directly with customers to understand complex operational challenges and build end-to-end technical solutions. The role combines software engineering, system design, data integration, and customer collaboration.

FDSEs:

Analyze customer pain points and transform ambiguous problems into scalable solutions.

Design and develop applications, integrations, and deployment architectures.

Work closely with users and stakeholders to continuously improve products through rapid feedback loops.

Use a combination of Palantir platforms, open-source technologies, and custom-built tools to solve high-impact problems.

Responsibilities

Lead technical solution development from concept to deployment.

Build and maintain scalable applications and data pipelines.

Integrate large-scale distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.

Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Work directly with customers across industries including defense, healthcare, logistics, finance, and public sector operations.

Adapt solutions based on regulatory environments, operational workflows, and user requirements.

Travel as needed to support customer engagements.

Technologies Used

Backend: Java, Groovy, Python

Frontend: TypeScript, React, Leaflet, D3

Databases & Distributed Systems: PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Hadoop, Spark

Cloud Infrastructure: AWS EC2, AWS S3

Custom applications built on Palantir platforms

Company Principles

Impact-driven work

Ownership mentality

Strong collaboration culture

High trust and autonomy

Continuous growth and learning

Innovation through experimentation

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $135,000 – $200,000/year

Potential additional compensation:

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Sign-on bonus

Long-term incentives

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Flexible PTO policy

Paid holidays and year-end time off

Paid parental leave

Fertility and family support programs

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Work Environment

Palantir promotes an in-person collaborative culture with some hybrid flexibility depending on the role and team. Certain roles may allow remote work under exceptional circumstances.

The company emphasizes career growth, autonomy, innovation, and equal opportunity employment.

Requirements

Active U.S. Security Clearance at Top Secret level or higher, or willingness to obtain/upgrade clearance.

Strong engineering background in:

Computer Science

Mathematics

Software Engineering

Physics

Related technical fields

Technical Skills

Strong programming experience in one or more of:

Python

Java

C++

TypeScript / JavaScript

Understanding of:

Data structures

Distributed storage systems

Cloud infrastructure

Front-end frameworks

Data integration systems

Preferred Experience

Experience with:

Logistics

Aviation

Sustainment systems

Materiel management

Readiness analysis

Soft Skills

Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Comfortable working in rapidly changing environments.

Ability to learn independently and adapt quickly.

Strong ownership mindset and decision-making ability.

Additional Expectations

Willingness to travel as required.

Ability to understand how technical decisions impact end users and operational outcomes.