Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Edge Autonomous Systems

A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s 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.

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team focused on developing advanced autonomous systems for use on the edge and in austere environments for military and commercial uses. This role involves building, integrating, and deploying state-of-the‑art solutions that combine sensors, actuators, unmanned systems, and intelligent decision‑making systems to provide remote and autonomous control of individual and swarms of systems.

As a part of this team, you will contribute directly to the development and deployment of autonomous systems that integrate sensors (IMU, autopilot, cameras, radars, RF, and other modalities) with continuous and real‑time response actuation, path planning, and other kinetic and non‑kinetic systems. You will work alongside other experts in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering to build and deliver solutions that redefine complex real‑world scenarios.

• 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.
• Integrate Palantir autonomy software with a range of sensors, actuators, and autonomous platforms.
• Make things work  on devices on the edge, on‑prem, and in hybrid‑cloud environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, networking, security, hardware, and user experience.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including experts in sensing, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, user experience, and hardware and robotics experts to deliver well integrated solutions.
• 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.
• 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

The estimated salary range for this position is $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 will be determined by each individual’s 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.

• Employees and their eligible dependents can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance.
• Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s 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…