Forward Deployed Software Engineer, New Grad - US Government

The 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. Our customers rely on Palantir’s platforms for some of their most critical operations, and projects often start with open-ended questions. As an FDSE, you’ll apply your problem-solving ability, creativity, and technical skills to help organizations use their data to drive real-world impact.

Core Responsibilities

• Work in small teams with minimal supervision, owning end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects.
• Discuss architecture with fellow engineers and establish technical strategies.
• Wrangle massive-scale data and code custom web applications.
• Engage with customer executives and iterate based on user feedback.

What We Value

• Ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal direction.
• Ability to collaborate in teams of technical and non-technical individuals within dynamic, evolving environments.
• Eagerness to creatively solve technical problems involving data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks.
• Interest in working with large-scale data to address valuable business problems.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% to client sites as needed.

What We Require

• Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
• Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.

To Apply

• An updated resume / CV in PDF format.
• Thoughtful responses to application questions.