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Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems C2

AI summary of the role

Forward Deployed Software Engineer on a new team building Command and Control (C2) software for autonomous systems (UxVs, sensors, effectors) for operational and tactical missions.

What you’ll do

  • Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical full-stack software for C2 of multi-modal autonomous systems
  • Integrate Autonomy C2 solutions into Palantir platform with AI/autonomy software (sensor/data fusion, agentic decision engines, robotic control)
  • Deploy and maintain solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid-cloud environments
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams (sensing, AI, systems engineering, UX, hardware/robotics)

What you’ll bring

  • 2+ years professional software development experience
  • 2+ years integrating/deploying software to edge or autonomous systems (drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers)
  • Strong proficiency in JS/TS, Python, Rust, or Java
  • Experience with front-end frameworks like React

Technologies

JS/TS · Python · Rust · Java · React · CI/CD · Linux/GNU · autonomous systems · sensor fusion · robotic control

About Palantir

Enterprise software (Gotham, Foundry, AIP, Apollo) that operationalizes data and AI for defense, intelligence, and Fortune 500 commercial clients via embedded forward-deployed engineers.

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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
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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" [... source excerpt omitted ...] nd 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/G [... source excerpt omitted ...] estricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives. Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an emplo

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