Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Palantir Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

401k plan

Flexible paid time off

Paid leave for new parents

Job summary

Palantir Technologies is looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer in New York City to tackle complex challenges in collaboration with clients. The role requires strong coding skills, engineering background, and being at ease with large-scale data. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1+ years of experience. The salary range is $135,000 - $200,000 annually and includes various benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant, post-college work experience.
• Strong engineering background preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with engineers on architecture and design decisions.
• Wrangling massive-scale data using AI.
• Developing custom applications tailored to customer needs.
• Engaging directly with customer stakeholders.
• Driving projects from ideation to deployment.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript

Analytical problem solving

Collaboration in teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science

Job description

The Role

At Palantir, the Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) role is a unique position in which engineers embed directly with customers to tackle their most pressing challenges. As an FDSE, you will be at the intersection of world‑changing problems and impactful technology, shaping solutions where they matter most.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborating with fellow engineers on architecture and design decisions
• Wrangling massive‑scale data and using AI to accelerate and enhance critical operations
• Developing custom applications tailored to customer needs
• Engaging directly with customer stakeholders, from technical teams to executives
• Shaping team strategy and driving projects from ideation to deployment, increasing your pain threshold to deliver real value

What We Value

• A highly analytical approach and eagerness to solve technical problems with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front‑end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Experience or curiosity about working with and using large scale data to take on valuable business problems.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently in teams of technical and non‑technical individuals and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and iteration with users.

What We Require

• 1+ years of relevant, post‑college work experience.
• Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science.
• Strong coder with shown proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
• Ability and interest to travel up to 25%, as needed to client sites, but flexible based on personal preferences.

Salary

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $135,000 - $200,000 per year. Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock units, a sign‑on bonus, and other potential future incentives. Compensation is determined by individual qualifications, work experience, and skills. The estimate excludes the value of any potential sign‑on bonus, benefits offered, and the potential future value of long‑term incentives.

Benefits

• Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance.
• Employees are automatically covered by Palantir's 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 (subject to team and business needs).
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events.
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back‑up care for all parents.
• Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation.
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
• Employees can enroll in Palantir's 401k plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Palantir is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.