Palantir
Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems
$145K–$200K
Washington, D.C. · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 22, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of professional software development; 2+ years in system design or architecture; 2+ years as a mentor, tech lead, or engineering team lead.
- Education
- Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Visa sponsorship
- Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
About the job
Develops and deploys cloud and edge command-and-control software for autonomous systems used in operational and tactical missions.
What you'll do
- Design software and sensor-processing algorithms for real-time state estimation and threat detection.
- Build AI- and LLM-driven systems that assess threats and select responses; integrate sensors, effectors, and autonomous platforms.
- Deliver reliable, fail-safe systems with multidisciplinary teams.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- 2+ years contributing to system design or architecture.
- 2+ years as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
- Strong proficiency in Rust, Python, C++, or Java; relevant degree and active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
Nice to have
- Experience in autonomous systems, embedded systems, or robotics.
- Knowledge of AI/ML, sensor processing, swarm behaviors, or LLM toolchains and agent implementation in real-time workflows.
Pay
$145,000 - $200,000/year (base salary)
Tools
Rust, Python, C++, Java, LLMs
AI focus
Build AI- and LLM-driven threat assessment and response systems, integrating agents into real-time workflows.
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