Join Palantir as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to tackle critical challenges with cutting-edge technology.
Posted by employer 4 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Collaborating with fellow engineers on architecture and design decisions
- Wrangling massive-scale data
- Developing custom applications tailored to customer needs
- Engaging directly with customer stakeholders
- Shaping team strategy and driving projects from ideation to deployment
AI in the day-to-day
You'll use AI to accelerate and enhance critical operations.
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Palantir, the individual engages directly with clients to identify and solve complex challenges using advanced data solutions. This position requires proficiency in software development, data management, and AI technologies, as well as strong problem-solving skills. It is well-suited for experienced engineers who thrive in collaborative environments and are comfortable working closely with diverse stakeholders. The role offers a blend of startup-like autonomy and the resources of an established tech company.
Joblaze insights
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Listed yesterday
— first seen on Joblaze October 25, 2026.
Last confirmed on Palantir's careers page October 25, 2026.
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This exact title is also open at 5 other locations at Palantir:
Munich, Germany,
New York, NY,
London, United Kingdom,
Vilnius, Lithuania,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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AI
appears in 4.8%
of 1773 comparable ai/ml roles in United States;
Data
appears in 0.3%
of 1773 comparable ai/ml roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Data.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Forward Deployed Software Engineer role at Palantir.
From the original posting
A World-Changing Company
Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.
The Role
The Original Forward Deployed Software Engineer
At Palantir, the Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) role isn’t just a job title: it’s the blueprint. We pioneered this unique position, embedding talented engineers directly with our customers to tackle their most pressing challenges head-on. As an FDSE, you’ll be at the intersection of world-changing problems and impactful technology, shaping solutions where they matter most.
FDSEs work side by side with our customers, rapidly understanding their toughest issues; architecting and building solutions that leverage business-critical data and the latest advancements in AI to solve them. Whether it’s “How do we predict and mitigate wildfire risks to optimize power grids?” or “How can we analyze and adapt a global food supply chain to deliver life-saving aid on time?”, you’ll use your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to drive real-world impact.
You’ll have the rare opportunity to gain deep insight into and directly influence some of the world’s most critical industries and institutions. By building on Palantir’s powerful platforms leveraging integrated cutting-edge AI, you’ll help organizations unlock the full potential of their data to make smarter, faster decisions.
Core Responsibilities
As an FDSE, you’ll experience the autonomy of a startup, with the resources, mentorship, and stability of an established tech company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on our customers’ missions and the real world. You’ll work in small, agile teams and own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects, including:
• Collaborating with fellow engineers on architecture and design decisions
• Wrangling massive-scale data and using AI to accelerate and enhance critical operations
• Developing custom applications tailored to customer needs
• Engaging directly with customer stakeholders, from technical teams to executives
• Shaping team strategy and driving projects from ideation to deployment, increasing your pain threshold to deliver real value