Forward Deployed Software Engineer

About Palantir Technologies

At Palantir Technologies, they’re passionate about building software that solves real problems. They partner with the most important institutions in the world to transform how they use their data. Their technology has been used to stop terrorist attacks, discover new medicines, gain an edge in global financial markets, and more. If these types of projects excite you, they'd love for you to join them.

Your role

Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) work directly with customers to quickly understand their greatest problems and design and implement solutions to use data against them. Their customers rely on Palantir’s platforms for some of their most critical operations, and projects often start with an open-ended question like “Why are they delaying so many flights?” or “How can they better identify instances of money laundering?” As an FDSE, you’ll apply your problem-solving ability, creativity, and technical skills to help organizations use their data to drive a real impact in the world. You’ll have the opportunity to gain rare insight into and contribute to some of the world’s most important industries and institutions.

As an FDSE your responsibilities look similar to those of a startup CTO: you’ll work in small teams with minimal supervision and your own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects. Your day might span discussing architecture with fellow engineers, wrangling massive-scale data, coding a custom web app, speaking with customer executives, or establishing a strategy for your team. 

Training & development

Whether you're fresh out of university or a few years into your career, you'll be treated like any other Palantirian as soon as you walk through the door. You will work on small, decentralized teams that will give you the ability to have high ownership, but also receive support as you navigate your early career.

Benefits

Their benefits aim to promote health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. They work to continuously improve their offerings, and listen to their community as they design and update them. Note that their offerings may vary by region as they strive to respond to the unique needs of Palantirians around the globe.

1. Take-What-You-Need Time Off Policy
2. Family Support
3. Mental Health and Wellbeing
4. Healthcare
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Career progression

They want every Palantirian to have an equal opportunity to learn and grow and strive to ensure there are many pathways to success at Palantir Technologies. Instead of traditional career ladders, they celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your long-term trajectory. Read more.

Work life balance

They know the importance of taking time to recharge. They close all of their offices for two weeks in December and offer a take-what-you-need policy to help Palantirians achieve the balance they need to succeed, whether that means taking a long weekend, observing a religious holiday, or navigating school breaks as a parent. They also offer flexible working arrangements (including working from home) and hours.

To know more, watch this video about a day in the life of a Palantirian:

Culture & vibe

Palantir Technologies is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They believe that all Palantirians share the responsibility of upholding their commitment to these values and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to join them in solving the world’s hardest problems.

About you

Role requirements:

• Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
• A highly analytical mindset and eagerness to solve technical problems with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
• Experience or interest in working with and using large-scale data to solve valuable business problems
• Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals, and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users
• Ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Willingness and interest to travel as needed to client sites. Ability to travel 25-50% preferred, but requirements vary by team and location

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with Palantir Technologies.