Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Germany

About the role

Palantir is hiring a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) for its work supporting US Government customers, based in Wiesbaden, Germany. FDSEs work directly with customers to understand their biggest problems and design and implement data-driven solutions. They work in small teams with minimal supervision, owning end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects, and may discuss architecture, handle large-scale data, build custom web apps, speak with customer executives and set team strategy.

Required profile

• Active US security clearance at or above Secret level.
• Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or Physics.
• Experience with logistics, materiel, sustainment, aviation or readiness analysis is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, learn continuously and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and interest to travel as needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript or similar.
• Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure and front-end frameworks.
• Understanding of how technical decisions affect the user.

What we offer

• Estimated salary of $135,000 - $200,000 per year, possibly with restricted stock units, sign-on bonus and other incentives.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus life, AD&D and disability coverage.
• Commuter benefits, paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Leave of absence, parental leave, fertility and family-building benefits, and a 401k plan.
• Tax support and relocation assistance if deployed to Japan.