Forward Deployed Front End Engineer - Autonomous Systems Control (3D Real-Time UI/UX, REACT, 3JS)
- Location
- Palo Alto, New York +2
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $135k – $200k + equity
- Visa
- No Visa Sponsorship
About this role
The Role
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team focused on developing advanced Command and Control (C2) Software for Autonomous Systems for use in operational and tactical missions. This role involves building, integrating, and deploying state-of-the-art, full-stack solutions that combine sensors, effectors, UxVs, and intelligent decision-making systems to enable users to effectively execute and manage a variety of mission profiles that employ autonomous systems. You will work alongside other experts in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering to build and deliver solutions that redefine complex military and civilian mission scenarios in the real world.
Core Responsibilities
Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical full-stack software solutions for C2 of multi-modal autonomous systems.
Integrate full-stack Autonomy C2 solutions into Palantir platform and with AI and autonomy software solutions such sensor and data fusion services, agentic decision making engines, and robotic control systems.
"Make things work" on the in the cloud, on-prem, and in hybrid-cloud environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, security, 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 of user-facing full-stack systems, ideally (but not required) experience with developing user interfaces for graphical, textual, and/or verbal AI and large generative models.
Knowledge of software deployment and CI, handling streaming/real time data, design and front-end development, are all helpful.
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 cloud, on-prem, or hybrid environments
Strong proficiency in JS/TS, Python, Rust, or Java
Experience with front-end frameworks like REACT
Strong integration skills and experience with software deployment, CI and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, networking, security and authentication, Linux/GNU.
Bachelor's/Master's (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
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
Culture & values
Celebrate individuals' strengths, skills, and interests from first interview to long-term growth
Do not rely on traditional career ladders
Pay attention to the needs of the community to optimize growth opportunities
Ensure many pathways to success at Palantir
Believe employees are 'better together'
In-person work affords opportunity for more creative outcomes
Encourage employees to work from offices to foster connectivity and innovation
Many teams offer hybrid options allowing employees to work from home one or two days a week
Allow employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity
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