Palantir
Forward Deployed Software Engineer - US Government
$135K–$200K
Kitsap, WA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
About the job
Works directly with US government customers to understand operational problems and build end-to-end software solutions using their data.
What you'll do
- Design and implement data-driven solutions for customer problems, including architecture, data work, and custom applications.
- Own high-stakes projects from start to finish in small teams with minimal supervision.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams, including engaging with customer executives and working on site.
What they ask for
- Active US Security Clearance at or above the Secret level.
- Strong coding proficiency in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
- Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
- Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams, learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
Nice to have
- Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Physics.
- Experience with logistics, materiel, sustainment, aviation, or readiness analysis.
Pay
USD 135,000 - USD 200,000/year (base salary)
Tools
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript
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