Forward Deployed Software Engineer

fde; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Palantir is recruiting Forward Deployed Software Engineers to deploy Foundry and AIP at customer sites, taking ownership of outcomes with high autonomy. The role involves working directly with clients to implement complex data solutions and deliver tangible results in fast-paced environments.

This position is part of Palantir's expansive FDE hiring drive, with multiple openings across the US and EU. Expected compensation ranges from $200K to $400K total compensation. Posted June 15, 2026.

Job description

The classic FDE role: deploy Foundry and AIP at customer sites, own outcomes with radical autonomy. Palantir's interview (the famous ambiguous-whiteboard 'decomp') is the template every other company copied. Great training ground; alumni are the most sought-after FDE hires in the market.

The company that invented the role — 51 open FDE positions, the largest FDE hiring pipeline anywhere.

Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Palantir. Location: Multiple (US/EU). Compensation: $200K–$400K TC. Posted June 15, 2026.