Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Summary

The Forward Deployed Software Engineer works directly with clients to solve complex business problems using large-scale data and Palantir's technical stack. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in programming languages like Python to build and deploy data-driven solutions.

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
  • Highly analytical mindset with eagerness to solve technical problems using data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
  • Experience or interest in using large-scale data to solve valuable business problems
  • Strong coding ability with demonstrated proficiency in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar languages
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
  • Willingness and interest to travel as needed to client sites; travel of 25-50% is preferred, though requirements vary by team and location
Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with fellow engineers on architecture and design decisions
  • Work with massive-scale data and use AI to accelerate and enhance critical operations
  • Develop custom applications tailored to customer needs
  • Engage directly with customer stakeholders, from technical teams to executives
  • Shape team strategy and drive projects from ideation to deployment
  • Own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects in small, agile teams
Technologies:
  • AI
  • Cloud
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • TypeScript

More:

We are Palantir, a world-changing software company focused on data-driven decisions and operations. Our platforms help partners develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and solve other critical problems. This role is for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer in London, United Kingdom, working full-time in a hybrid setup. We value in-person collaboration, with many teams offering hybrid options and some roles requiring office-based work depending on business needs. We also invest in our community and employee well-being, and we are committed to an accessible hiring process.

last updated 35 week of 2026

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