Palantir Technologies · 1 day ago
Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Edge Autonomous Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$135K/yr - $200K/yr
2+ years expPalantir Technologies is a world-changing company that builds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. They are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to develop advanced autonomous systems for area defense, involving the integration of sensors and intelligent decision-making systems to protect installations from various threats.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical software and AI solutions for agent autonomy and navigation, sensor and data fusion, and area defense using modern technologies and methodologies
Integrate Palantir autonomy software with a range of sensors, effectors, and external autonomous platforms
"Make things work" on the edge, on-prem, and in hybrid-cloud environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, networking, security, hardware, and user experience
Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including experts in sensing and fusion, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, user experience, and hardware and robotics experts to deliver well integrated solutions
Qualification
Required
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 Python, Rust, C++, or Java
Strong integration skills and experience with networking, Linux/GNU, CI/CD tools, scripting and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, edge and networking hardware
Bachelor's/Master's (or significant relevant work experience) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
Ability to travel 25-75%, varies by location and team
Preferred
Knowledge of AI/ML, sensor processing, and edge/on-prem hardware and networking is highly desirable
Ability to manage complexity, take initiative in problem solving, and think critically under pressure
Experience deploying and maintaining robust production systems
Benefits
Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan
Company
Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies is a software company that develops data analytics and data integration software solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementSompo HoldingsGoldman Sachs
2023-08-31Post Ipo Equity· $10.08M
2021-08-13Post Ipo Equity· $28.78M
2020-09-30IPO
Leadership Team
Shyam Sankar
Chief Technology Officer
David Glazer
CFO
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