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Forward Deployed Software Engineer – Edge Autonomous Systems

Washington, D.C.
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

A World-Changing CompanyPalantir 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 RoleWe are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team focused on developing advanced autonomous systems for use in area defense on the edge and in austere environments. This role involves building, integrating, and deploying state-of-the-art solutions that combine sensors, effectors, and intelligent decision-making systems to protect civilian and military installations from a variety of threats, including drone attacks.As a part of this team, you will contribute directly to the development and deployment of autonomous systems that integrate sensors (radar, cameras, RF, and other modalities) with real-time response actuation through effectors such as kinetic and non-kinetic systems or drone swarms. You will work alongside other experts in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering to build and deliver solutions that redefine complex area defense scenarios in the real world.

About Palantir

Palantir

Palantir

Palantir Technologies is a leading software company specializing in big data analytics, known for its platforms like Foundry and Gotham, used by governments (defense, intelligence) and large corporations (finance, healthcare, supply chain) to integrate and analyze vast, complex datasets for decision-making, focusing on data-driven intelligence while emphasizing privacy-protective capabilities and responsible tech use in sensitive areas like counter-terrorism and civil liberties.