Forward Deployed Software Engineer – Federal Health and Civilian

Palantir Technologies

Forward Deployed Software Engineer working on critical healthcare and civil service problems. Collaborating with customers to develop solutions and improve outcomes across sectors.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with customers to rapidly understand their hardest problems and build solutions against them
Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects within small, high-ownership teams
Whiteboarding architecture with engineers, building data pipelines and operational workflows, deploying AI agents, advising customer executives, and driving strategy with your team
Show up and solve complex problems regarding healthcare and civil services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, or willingness to obtain or upgrade to a Top Secret clearance
Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics
Experience with healthcare, logistics, aviation, or readiness analysis is a plus
Familiarity with AI agents, data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
Understanding of how technical decisions impact the user of what you’re building
Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals, and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
Willingness and interest to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaC++TypeScriptJavaScriptdata structuresdata pipelinesAI agentscloud infrastructurefront-end frameworks

Soft Skills

problem solvingcollaborationindependent workdecision makingadaptabilitycommunicationteamworkstrategic thinkingcustomer engagementcontinuous learning

Certifications

Top Secret security clearance