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Mid Level Forward Deployed Software Engineer

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Pay not postedRemote, hiring in VirginiaMid-level

Build and deliver Army Vantage capabilities, primarily analytical dashboard features and supporting data transformations, in Palantir Foundry.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

Not posted

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

  1. Mostly building
  2. Mixed
  3. Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

  1. Pre-sales (not covered)
  2. Proof of concept (not covered)
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations

Travel Up to 10%

Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
External customers
Level
Mid
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Experience

  • 3+ yearssoftware engineeringPreferred

Background

  • Software engineering

Tools

  • Palantir Foundry
  • Workshop
  • Slate
  • Foundry Ontology
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • Java
  • CI/CD

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Responsibility level: Mid5%
  • Company size: About 51–200 people19%
  • Fully remote29%
  • Individual contributor or manager: Individual contributor49%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

The job description from PVM

Remote: Must reside in Arlington, Virginia

Reports to: Echo

Direct reports: None. Delta’s provide performance feedback on other engineers and participate in company peer mentorship program.

Travel: 0-10%

The Role

As a Mid-Level Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will contribute directly to the development and delivery of Army Vantage capabilities. You will build analytical dashboard features, support CI/CD pipeline tasks, and work within a structured agile environment alongside senior engineers and government stakeholders. You will operate in two-week sprint cycles, contributing to feature delivery from design through deployment.

At our organization, an FDE takes ownership of their work — building reliable features, writing meaningful code, and ensuring each sprint increment is production-ready.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and deliver front-end analytical dashboard views using Foundry’s Workshop/Slate application layer under guidance from senior engineers
  • Support CI/CD pipeline configuration tasks, including build scripts, automated tests, and environment promotion workflows
  • Implement metric definitions and data transformations aligned to the Foundry Ontology to ensure consistent data interpretation across dashboards
  • Produce clear technical documentation, including configuration notes, runbooks, and sprint artifacts
  • Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and demonstrations for government stakeholders
  • Conduct testing and validation to confirm dashboards function correctly and data aligns with approved definitions
  • Identify integration issues, surface blockers early, and collaborate with senior engineers to resolve them
  • Support defect resolution and incremental enhancements to maintain stable operations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, Workshop/Slate, and Ontology
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience with Python, TypeScript, or Java in cloud-based data platforms
  • Experience working in government, defense, or classified environments
  • Ability to independently build features, test them, and deliver production-ready functionality
  • Comfortable working in small, fast-moving technical teams

About PVM & Benefits

At PVM, we mean it when we say we value diversity. As a PVM team member, you will work with people from all different backgrounds that are passionate about the problems we solve for our customers and are focused on delivering value for our clients. Our culture encourages problem solving, leadership, and innovation, and creates an environment that will support your professional and personal growth. Here are a few highlights of the advantages of being a part of the PVM community:

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Tuition/Training reimbursement
  • Peer bonus program
  • Remote and on-site positions available
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible work schedule

PVM delivers digital services that help government agencies unlock the power of their data for good and maximize the value of their technology investments. We design, develop, and deploy solutions to solve mission-critical problems. PVM is a black- and service-disabled veteran-owned small business and was founded by a retired Naval officer out of frustration with the status quo with one goal in mind: to help his fellow Shipmates solve the problems they were facing every day. Today, we continue to be driven by that same goal and are focused on taking on our clients’ missions as our own to make a difference in the communities we serve. PVM believes in equal opportunity employment. We won't discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, gender, nationality, age, religion, disability, military status, or sexual orientation. As a company and as individuals, we're committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team, our family members, and our clients.

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About PVM

PVM provides forward-deployed digital services that implement and sustain Palantir data platforms for public-sector missions.

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
Pay not posted
Location
Arlington, VA
Work arrangement
Remote
Remote work restrictions
Must reside in Arlington, Virginia
Employment type
Full-time
Travel
Up to 10%
Experience requirements
  • 3+ years: software engineering (preferred)