Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Warp Speed
- Discuss this with your agent
- Open in Claude
- Open in ChatGPT
Role details
Tech stack
+1 more
Job description
As Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) youâll apply your problem solving ability, creativity, and technical skills to help organizations use their data to drive a real impact in the world. Youâll have the opportunity to gain rare insight into and contribute to some of the most important industries and institutions globally! The Original Forward Deployed Software Engineer At Palantir, the Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) role isnât just a job title: itâs 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, youâll 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 itâs âHow do we predict and mitigate wildfire risks to optimize power grids?â or âHow can we analyze and adapt a global food supply chain to deliver life-saving aid on time?â, youâll use your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to drive real-world impact. Youâll have the rare opportunity to gain deep insight into and directly influence some of the worldâs most critical industries and institutions. By building on Palantirâs powerful platforms leveraging integrated cutting-edge AI, youâll help organizations unlock the full potential of their data to make smarter, faster decisions. Core Responsibilities As an FDSE, youâll experience the autonomy of a startup, with the resources, mentorship, and stability of an established tech company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on our customersâ missions and the real world. Youâll work in small, agile teams and own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects, including:
- 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 What We Value
- A highly analytical approach and eagerness to solve technical problems with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
- Experience or curiosity about working with and using large scale data to take on valuable business problems
- Ability to collaborate efficiently in teams of technical and non-technical individuals, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and iteration with users
Requirements
- U.S. Person Required
- 1+ years of relevant, post-college work experience
- Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
- Strong coder with shown proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
- Ability and interest to travel up to 25%, as needed to client sites, but flexible based on personal preferences
Benefits & conditions
$135,000.00 - $200,000.00 / yr life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), relocation assistance United States, New York, New York 15 Little West 12th Street (Show on map) May 26, 2026 A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the worldâs 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., The estimated 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. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individualâs relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives. Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantiriansâ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies. Benefits
- Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
- Employees are automatically covered by Palantirâs basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
- 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
- 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
- Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
- Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
- Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
- Employees can enroll in Palantirâs 401k plan Life at Palantir We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, thatâs why we celebrate individualsâ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantiriansâ lives is just one of the ways weâre investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.
About the company
Warp Speed builds on years of excellence in manufacturing to resurrect & revitalize the American Industrial Base. FDSEs on Warp Speed work directly with customers from the factory floor to the board room to understand their greatest problems and design and implement solutions using data.
Apply for this position
This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.
Apply on diversityjobs.comGood distractions
Talks and stories from around this role â technically off-topic, practically not.
Moments
Explore playlistsVideos
See allRelated articles
See all
Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers
Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?
The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025
6 Emerging Technologies Weâll Learn About in 2025