Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Intel · Palantir

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:56:13 GMT
Engineering

Palantir · Washington, D.C. · $135,000 - $200,000/year · onsite

A Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) works directly with customers to understand their problems and design solutions using data. The role involves applying problem-solving skills, creativity, and technical expertise to help organisations drive real impact. FDSEs deploy groundbreaking technical solutions to solve customer problems, often starting with open-ended questions. They lead the way in developing solutions, from high-level system design and prototyping to application development and data integration. As an FDSE, you'll work autonomously and make decisions independently, within a community that supports and challenges you as you grow and develop.

Core Responsibilities: You work with customers around the globe, gaining insight into the world's most important industries and institutions. You'll accommodate all aspects of an environment to drive real technical outcomes for our customers.

Our Principles:

Impact: We take on meaningful and challenging projects that change the world for the better.

Ownership: We see projects through from beginning to end, working through any obstacles we may encounter.

Collaboration: We work internally with people from various backgrounds and externally with customers to understand and solve their problems.

Trust: We trust each other to effectively manage time and priorities and give people the space to think for themselves.

Growth: We encourage ourselves and our peers to seek new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Learning: We often face novel problems where we need to pick up new knowledge and learn how to use it to make progress.

What We Value:

Strong engineering background, preferably in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Physics.

Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.

Strong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar.

Ability to collaborate effectively in teams and work in a rapidly changing environment.

What We Require:

Active Full Scope Poly level US security clearance.

Additional Information: The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 - $200,000/year. Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives.