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Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Edge Autonomous Systems

Palantir· Product Development
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Hybrid (Washington, DC)$135k - $200kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a new team focused on developing autonomous edge systems for military and commercial use, integrating sensors, actuators, and AI to enable remote and autonomous control of individual systems and swarms.

Responsibilities

  • Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical software and AI solutions for agent autonomy and navigation, sensor and data fusion, and response actuation using modern technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of experience integrating and deploying software to edge or autonomous systems (e.g. drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers)
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, or Java
  • Strong integration skills and experience with networking, Linux/GNU, CI/CD tools, scripting and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, edge and networking hardware
  • Bachelor's/Master's (or significant relevant work experience) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
  • Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
  • Ability to travel 25-75%, varies by location and team
  • Proven experience in software development for autonomous systems, embedded systems, sensors, drones, robotics, edge AI, or related fields
  • Knowledge of AI/ML, sensor processing, and edge/on-prem hardware and networking is highly desirable
  • Ability to manage complexity, take initiative in problem solving, and think critically under pressure
  • Experience deploying and maintaining robust production systems

Skills

Required:PythonRustC++Edge computing
Nice to have:Java

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • Basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • Take what you need paid time off (non-accrual)
  • 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Leave of absence program including military and medical leave
  • Paid parental leave and subsidized back-up care
  • Fertility and family building benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
  • Child-related expense stipend
  • Enrollment in Palantir’s 401k plan
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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