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Forward Deployed Software Engineer, New Grad
Palantir
About the Role
Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations, empowering partners across various industries. The Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) role is central to this mission. FDSEs work directly with customers to understand and solve their most critical problems using data and technology.
The Warp Speed Role
The Warp Speed initiative focuses on revitalizing the American Industrial Base. FDSEs on this team engage with customers from the factory floor to the executive level, designing and implementing solutions driven by data. This role offers unique insights into and contributions to significant global industries and institutions.
Core Responsibilities
As an FDSE, you will:
- Collaborate with fellow engineers on architecture and design decisions.
- Wrangle massive-scale data and utilize AI to enhance critical operations.
- Develop custom applications tailored to specific customer needs.
- Engage directly with customer stakeholders, ranging from technical teams to executives.
- Shape team strategy and drive projects from ideation to deployment, focusing on delivering tangible value.
What We Value
- A highly analytical approach and a passion for solving technical problems using data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
- Experience or strong interest in working with and leveraging large-scale data to address valuable business problems.
- The ability to collaborate effectively in teams composed of both technical and non-technical individuals, thriving in dynamic environments with evolving objectives and user feedback.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- U.S. Person Required.
- Must be graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
- Strong engineering background, preferably in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
- Strong coding proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
- Ability and interest to travel up to 25% as needed to client sites, with flexibility based on personal preferences.
Salary & Compensation
- Estimated salary range: $135,000 - $145,000/year.
- Total compensation may include Restricted Stock Units, sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives.
- Final compensation is determined by individual qualifications, work experience, and skills.
- This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus, benefits, and long-term incentives.