# Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Japan Government

**Company:** [Palantir](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/palantir)
**Location:** Tokyo, Japan
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, Data Structures, Storage Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Front-End Frameworks, Large-Scale Data, Web Applications, Data Science
**Posted:** 2025-03-07

> Delivers end-to-end, customer-facing software and data solutions for high-stakes government projects, combining architecture, coding, large-scale data work, and executive collaboration. Requires English and Japanese proficiency, strong engineering skills, security clearance eligibility, and at least one year of relevant experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Work directly with customers to understand critical problems and design and implement data-driven solutions.
- Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects in small teams with minimal supervision.
- Discuss architecture with engineers, work with large-scale data, build custom web applications, engage customer executives, and establish team strategy.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers, often on-site, to understand and solve problems.
- Travel to client sites as needed; **25–75% travel is required**, depending on location and team.

## Requirements
- Proficiency in both **English and Japanese**.
- Security clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
- **1+ years** of relevant post-college work experience.
- Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
- Strong coding ability in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar languages.
- Analytical mindset and ability to solve technical problems involving data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
- Experience or interest in using large-scale data to solve business problems.
- Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams in rapidly changing environments.
- Ability to learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and ability to travel to client sites as needed.

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