Forward Deployed Software Engineer Edge Autonomous Systems
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Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 135000 - 200000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
A World-Changing Company
Palantir builds the worlds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs forecast supply chain disruptions locate missing children and more.
The Role
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team focused on developing advanced autonomous systems for use in area defense on the edge and in austere environments. This role involves building integrating and deploying state-of-the-art solutions that combine sensors effectors and intelligent decision-making systems to protect civilian and military installations from a variety of threats including drone attacks.
As a part of this team you will contribute directly to the development and deployment of autonomous systems that integrate sensors (radar cameras RF and other modalities) with real-time response actuation through effectors such as kinetic and non-kinetic systems or drone swarms. You will work alongside other experts in sensing artificial intelligence and systems engineering to build and deliver solutions that redefine complex area defense scenarios in the real world.
Core 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.
What We Value
- Proven experience in software development for autonomous systems embedded systems sensors drones robotics edge AI or related fields.
- 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.
What We Require
- 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
- Bachelors/Masters (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
Salary
The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $135000 - $200000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individuals relevant qualifications work experience skills and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.
Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.
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 Palantirs 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 Palantirs 401k plan
Life at Palantir
We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes thats why we celebrate individuals strengths skills and interests from your first interview to your longterm growth rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians lives is just one of the ways were investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.
In keeping consistent with Palantirs values and culture we believe employees are better together and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week) allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need there are a few roles that allow for Remote work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite you are required to work from an office.
If you want to empower the worlds most important institutions you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process please reach out and let us know how we can help.
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