Forward Deployed Software Engineer - AUS Government

The role

You will work directly with government customers to understand their hardest problems and design and build software solutions that use their data. You will work in small teams and own projects from start to finish.

What you will do

• Work directly with customers to understand their problems and design and implement solutions using data
• Own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects with minimal supervision
• Discuss architecture with engineers, handle large-scale data, and code custom web apps
• Speak with customer executives and set strategy for your team
• Learn new technologies and languages, and develop them when needed

Required qualifications

• Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
• Highly analytical mindset and eagerness to solve technical problems
• Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or TypeScript/JavaScript
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in teams of technical and non-technical people
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives
• Ability to learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Willingness and interest to travel to client sites
• Active Security Clearance

Nice to have

• Experience or interest in working with large-scale data to solve business problems
• Ability to travel 25-50% (requirements vary by team and location)
• Veterans are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth, based on individual strengths, skills, and interests rather than traditional career ladders
• Investment in health and well-being across all areas of life
• Offerings may vary by region

Before you apply

• An active security clearance is required
• Travel to client sites is required, with 25-50% preferred depending on team and location
• Reasonable accommodation is available for the application and hiring process
• Palantir will never ask you to pay or share financial information during interviews

About the company

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations. Its platforms help partners develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, and locate missing children.