Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer — AI, Sensors & Defense

Palantir Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Take what you need paid time off

Relocation assistance

401k plan

Job summary

Palantir Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop advanced autonomous systems for area defense. Located in Seattle, you will work on integrating sensors and effectors to protect installations from threats like drone attacks.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Rust, Python, or Java, along with a degree in a relevant field and an active US Security clearance. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous paid time off, make this a great opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in system design or architecture.
• 2+ years as a mentor or tech lead.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize software for autonomous systems.
• Develop algorithms for real-time state estimation and threat detection.
• Build AI-driven systems to assess threats and deploy responses.

Skills

Rust

Python

Java

AI/ML knowledge

Sensor processing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Palantir Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop advanced autonomous systems for area defense. Located in Seattle, you will work on integrating sensors and effectors to protect installations from threats like drone attacks.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Rust, Python, or Java, along with a degree in a relevant field and an active US Security clearance. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous paid time off, make this a great opportunity for growth.