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Palantir

Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Tactical Edge

Palantir

Washington, DC · full time

$135,000 – $200,000

Listed on Palantir’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Deploy and customize Palantir's data analytics platforms for tactical field operations, working directly with customers to solve critical problems in small teams with minimal oversight. This role suits engineers who thrive with autonomy, want to understand complex organizational challenges, and can adapt technically diverse solutions across varied hardware in high-stakes environments.

Our summary, not Palantir’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Problem-solving ability and creativity
  • Technical skills to deploy and manage software across multiple hardware form factors
  • Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
  • Experience debugging infrastructure, networking, and application issues

Nice to have

  • Aspiration to become an entrepreneur or engineering leader
  • Experience discussing architecture with engineers
  • Experience collaborating with product developers
  • Experience speaking with customer executives

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