Palantir Technologies is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) to join their team working on mission-critical solutions for various organizations. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, where you'll be directly involved in solving complex data-driven challenges for some of the world's most important institutions.
As an FDSE, you'll be at the forefront of implementing Palantir's technology solutions, working with customers to understand their unique challenges and designing custom solutions. The role requires a strong technical background, with hands-on experience in programming languages like Python, Java, and TypeScript, along with an understanding of data structures and cloud infrastructure.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $200,000 per year, plus additional benefits including equity, comprehensive healthcare, and various family-friendly policies. You'll be based in Washington, D.C., working in an environment that values impact, ownership, and collaboration.
What makes this role unique is the combination of technical depth and real-world impact. You'll be working on projects that range from protecting vulnerable populations to deterring future violence, using both Palantir's proprietary products and open-source technologies. The role requires an active Full Scope Poly level US security clearance, indicating the high-stakes nature of the work.
This is an ideal position for someone who wants to grow both technically and professionally, with opportunities to learn new technologies, tackle novel problems, and work directly with customers to drive meaningful change. The role offers significant autonomy while providing the support of a collaborative team environment.