Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Core
Forward Deployed Software Engineers work directly with customers to design and implement data-driven solutions for critical operations, often starting with open-ended business problems.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (customer-facing)
Builds
Custom web apps and data solutions for critical customer operations
Domain
Data analytics, cloud infrastructure, enterprise software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features (via careerplan.io/jobs/a8eb96f4-e39b-4c0f-b42e-610165b88f34-forward-deployed-software-engineer-at-palantir)
Required skills
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, large-scale data processing, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, problem-solving, independent decision-making
Preferred skills
Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics/Data Science background, ability to travel 25-50% to client sites
Technologies
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, cloud infrastructure, data structures, storage systems
Responsibilities
Discuss architecture with fellow engineers, wrangle massive-scale data, code custom web apps, speak with customer executives, establish strategy for the team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
