About the Position

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Location Type: Hybrid

About the Role

At Palantir, the Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) role is more than 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Experience: 1+ years of relevant, post-college work experience
Education: Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
Skills: Strong coder with shown proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
Travel: Ability and interest to travel up to 25%, as needed to client sites, but flexible based on personal preferences

What We Value

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.
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.

We Offer

Salary: The salary range for this position is estimated to be $135,000 - $200,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives.
Work Environment: We encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity.
Company Culture: We celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your long-term growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community.

About the 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability.

Apply now to empower the world's most important institutions with us.

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

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