Palantir

Forward Deployed Software Engineer - AUS Government

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2 years ago
Sydney, AustraliaMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with customers to understand operational problems and design technical solutions.
  • Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects in small teams with minimal supervision.
  • Discuss architecture, work with large-scale data, build custom web applications, communicate with customer executives, and establish team strategy.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product teams, Deployment Strategists, and customer stakeholders.
  • Travel to client sites as needed; 25–50% travel is preferred depending on team and location.

Requirements

  • Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills involving data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks.
  • Experience or interest in using large-scale data to solve valuable business problems.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar programming languages.
  • Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams, work independently, learn continuously, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Active security clearance.
  • Willingness and interest to travel to client sites; veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Palantir supports employee growth through varied opportunities, experiential learning, and multiple pathways for career development.
  • Employees receive health and well-being support, with offerings varying by region.
  • The company encourages in-person office work, while many teams offer hybrid options of working from home one or two days per week; exceptional remote arrangements may be available for some roles.

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About Palantir

5,001-10,000 employees

Palantir builds data-integration and AI-driven analytics platforms used by governments and large enterprises to run operations and make decisions. Its core products, including Gotham and Foundry (with Apollo for deployment), are sold via software subscriptions and implementation services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Miami, it is NYSE-listed and deployed across defense, intelligence, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

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