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Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Tactical Edge

Palantir· Delta
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Washington, DC$135k - $200kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

FDSE on the Tactical Edge area responsible for end-to-end delivery of high-stakes projects on-site, deploying and managing Palantir software across various hardware form factors and collaborating with customers to drive data-driven impact.

Responsibilities

  • Work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects.
  • Deploy and manage Palantir software across a variety of hardware form factors, ranging in size, location, and accessibility.
  • Debug infrastructure/networking/application issues, discuss architecture with engineers, collaborate with developers to improve the Palantir product offering, speak with customer executives, and establish strategy for the team.

Qualifications

  • Strong engineering background preferred in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics
  • Experience with containers (Docker/Podman) and orchestration (OpenShift/Kubernetes) infrastructure
  • Proficiency with Linux systems, networking, and on-premise infrastructure
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Bash, JavaScript, Go or similar
  • Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, and front-end frameworks
  • Understanding of how technical decisions impact the user
  • Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and adapt to changing objectives
  • Ability to learn independently and work with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to travel ~25-75%
  • Active US Security Clearance at or above Top Secret or willingness to upgrade to Top Secret

Skills

Required:Strong problem-solving abilityTeam collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • Basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Take what you need paid time off (non-accrual)
  • 2 weeks paid time off built into end of each year
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Supportive leave of absence program including military/service and medical events
  • Paid parental leave and subsidized back-up care for all parents
  • 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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