# Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Tactical Edge

**Company:** [Palantir](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/palantir)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Skills:** Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, Bash, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Openshift, Linux
**Posted:** 2026-03-02

> Forward Deployed Software Engineer deploys and manages Palantir software on tactical edge hardware for customer missions, owning end-to-end projects with strong fullstack skills and US security clearance.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Debug infrastructure, networking, and application issues
- Discuss architecture with engineers
- Collaborate with developers to improve Palantir products
- Engage with customer executives
- Establish team strategy

## What We Value
- Strong engineering background (Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics preferred)
- Experience with containers (Docker/Podman) and orchestration (OpenShift/Kubernetes)
- Proficiency with Linux systems, networking, on-premise infrastructure
- Proficiency in Python, Java, Bash, JavaScript, Go or similar
- Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, front-end frameworks
- Understanding technical decisions' user impact
- Effective collaboration in technical/non-technical teams in dynamic environments
- Ability to learn continuously, work independently, make decisions
- Willingness to travel ~25%

## What We Require
- Active US Security Clearance at or above Top Secret level or willingness to upgrade

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