Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems C2

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. The Role We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team focused on developing advanced Command and Control (C2) Software for Autonomous Systems for use in operational and tactical missions.

This role involves building, integrating, and deploying state-of-the-art, full-stack solutions that combine sensors, effectors, UxVs, and intelligent decision-making systems to enable users to effectively execute and manage a variety of mission profiles that employ autonomous systems. You will work alongside other experts in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering to build and deliver solutions that redefine complex military and civilian mission scenarios in the real world. Core Responsibilities Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical full-stack software solutions for C2 of multi-modal autonomous systems Integrate full-stack Autonomy C2 solutions into Palantir platform and with AI and autonomy software solutions such sensor and data fusion services, agentic decision making engines, and robotic control systems "Make things work" on the in the cloud, on-prem, and in hybrid-cloud environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, security, and user experience Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including experts in sensing and fusion, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, user experience, and hardware and robotics experts to deliver well integrated solutions What We Value Proven experience in software development of user-facing full-stack systems, ideally (but not required) experience with developing user interfaces for graphical, textual, and/or verbal AI and large generative models Knowledge of software deployment and CI, handling streaming/real time data, design and front-end development, are all helpful Ability to manage complexity, take initiative in problem solving, and think critically under pressure Experience deploying and maintaining robust production systems What We Require 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 JS/TS, Python, Rust, or Java Experience with front-end frameworks like REACT Strong integration skills and experience with software deployment, CI and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, networking, security and authentication, Linux/GNU 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