Forward Deployed Software Engineer, New Grad - US Government

Palantir; Washington; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Palantir is seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) to work directly with customers, turning complex problems into data-driven solutions that drive real-world impact.

You will lead end-to-end delivery in small teams, including architecture discussions, data wrangling at scale, and building a custom web application, while engaging with executives to align strategy and outcomes. This role emphasizes problem solving, creativity, and communication to deliver lifesaving results.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects in small teams with minimal supervision.
• Discuss architecture with fellow engineers and wrangle massive-scale data.
• Code a custom web application to enable customers to act on insights.
• Engage with customer executives to communicate progress and align on strategy.
• Establish and communicate team strategy to deliver impactful outcomes.

Job description

A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) work directly with customers to quickly understand their greatest problems and design and implement solutions to use data against them. Our customers rely on Palantir’s platforms for some of their most critical operations, and projects often start with an open ended question like "How do we evaluate wildfire risk and optimize a power grid as a result" or "How do we quickly assess our food supply chain and modify it to deliver life saving assistance on time?" As an FDSE, you’ll apply your problem solving ability, creativity, and technical skills to help organizations use their data to drive a real impact in the world. You’ll have the opportunity to gain rare insight into and contribute to some of the world’s most important industries and institutions.

Core Responsibilities

As an FDSE your responsibilities look similar to those of a startup CTO. You’ll work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects. Your day might span discussing architecture with fellow engineers, wrangling massive-scale data, coding a custom web app, speaking with customer executives, or establishing strategy for your team.