Software Engineer – Edge AI Systems

Palantir Technologies

Software Engineer developing and deploying AI systems for tactical edge applications at Palantir. Join a team working on innovative solutions for defense sector clients.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in training and optimizing edge-capable LLMs for tactical defense applications, with a strong focus on system design, reliability, and performance evaluation in high-stakes environments.

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LLM DevelopmentModel OptimizationSystem DesignRust ProgrammingPython Programming

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentMulti-Agent Systems DesignPerformance BenchmarkingEdge Hardware OptimizationReliability Engineering

Tools & Technologies

PyTorchHuggingFace TransformersLangChainVLLM

Certifications & Qualifications

US Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Tactical Defense ApplicationsHigh-Stakes EnvironmentsAgent CapabilitiesFail-Safe Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Train and fine-tune edge-capable LLMs for tactical defense applications
Optimize model performance for various edge hardware (GPU, CPU, and specialized accelerator) platforms
Design and implement multi-agent systems for various mission scenarios
Interface LLM agents with sensors, effectors, and drone systems
Benchmark and evaluate agent capabilities, performance, and reliability
Engineer scalable, reliable, and fail-safe systems capable of functioning in high-stakes environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
Experience building and deploying LLMs and LLM agents using modern frameworks such as PyTorch, HuggingFace Transformers, LangChain, and vLLM
Strong proficiency in Rust, Python, or C++
Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields
Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance

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