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Forward Deployed Software Engineer - US Government - Federal Health and Civilian

Location
Washington, D.C.
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
senior
Type
full time

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In this role, Forward Deployed Software Engineers at Palantir engage directly with federal health and civilian agencies to tackle complex, mission-critical challenges through innovative software solutions. They utilize a diverse tech stack to design and implement data pipelines, operational workflows, and AI-driven strategies, often taking on responsibilities akin to a startup CTO. This position is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make impactful decisions while collaborating with high-stakes teams. Palantir's culture emphasizes autonomy and problem-solving, making it a fitting choice for those looking to advance their careers in a meaningful

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Palantir targets senior candidates for this position.
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Full-time for this Forward Deployed Software Engineer - US Government - Federal Health and Civilian 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   Palantir powers mission-critical work across federal health and civilian agencies - from improving patient care and accelerating public health responses, to helping farmers access services, modernizing tax record reviews, and improving aviation safety. Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) work directly with customers to rapidly understand their hardest problems and build solutions against them. Projects often start with an open-ended question: "How do we respond to a foodborne illness outbreak faster?" or "Where is our medical supply chain failing patients?" Your job is to show up and solve them. In Federal Health/Civil, your responsibilities look like those of a startup CTO. You'll own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects within small, high-ownership teams, spanning the full stack of execution: whiteboarding architecture with engineers, building data pipelines and operational workflows, deploying AI agents, advising customer executives, and driving strategy with your team - sometimes all in the same day. Whether you want to be an entrepreneur or an engineering leader, Palantir is built to get you there. You'll learn to unpack ambiguous problems and reason carefully about the cost and consequence of solutions. You'll work autonomously, make consequential decisions, and build with some of the country's most important institutions - with colleagues who will support and challenge you along the way.