Palantir

Forward Deployed Software Engineer, New Grad - US Government

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4 years ago
Washington, DC, USAEntry Level

Base Salary

$135k - $145k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with customers to understand critical problems and design and implement data-driven solutions.
  • Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects in small teams with minimal supervision.
  • Discuss architecture with engineers, work with massive-scale data, and build custom web applications.
  • Engage customer executives and establish strategy for the team.
  • Collaborate with internal product teams, other Forward Deployed Software Engineers, Deployment Strategists, and external customers.
  • Travel to client sites as needed, with 25–50% travel preferred depending on team and location.

Requirements

  • Have an active US security clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain one.
  • Have an engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
  • Be proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
  • Be able to learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal direction.
  • Be comfortable collaborating with technical and non-technical teams in evolving environments.
  • Be interested in using large-scale data to solve valuable business problems.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance options.
  • Commuter benefits and relocation assistance.
  • Take-what-you-need paid time off, two weeks of paid year-end time off subject to team and business needs, and 10 paid holidays.
  • Supportive leave programs, paid parental leave, subsidized backup care, and fertility and family-building benefits.
  • Stipend for expenses associated with a new child.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Primarily in-office work, with hybrid options on many teams and exceptional remote arrangements for select roles.
  • Customer-site travel may be required, with 25–50% preferred depending on team and location.

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Forward Deployed
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About Palantir

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-powered automation for every decision. At Palantir, our software powers AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprises in the West, from the factory floors to the front lines. Our platforms feature advanced tools for data protection, governance, responsible use of AI, and civilian protection capabilities for defense applications. Dominate your most complex problems with Palantir.

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