# Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Cleared

**Company:** [Kaizen Labs](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/kaizen-labs)
**Location:** Washington, DC, New York, NY
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $220k – $280k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Palantir Foundry, Palantir Aip, Maven Smart System, React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres, Cursor, Github Copilot, Claude, AWS, Vercel, GitHub Actions, Ecs/Fargate
**Posted:** 2026-08-24

> Build and lead full-stack, AI-powered software for government services using the Palantir stack and modern web technologies. The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience, active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to work hybrid from New York City or Washington, DC.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Architect and ship full-stack features end-to-end, from technical design through production.
- Build and integrate with Palantir Foundry ontologies and pipelines, AIP agents, and Maven Smart System workflows.
- Develop AI-powered product surfaces, including intelligent intake flows, constituent assistants, automated case routing, and agency dashboards.
- Work within classification and data-handling constraints.
- Set technical direction, establish code-quality patterns, and mentor engineers.
- Translate government-agency requirements into shippable products.
- Own platform reliability and performance at scale.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience owning complex features and systems.
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
- United States citizenship.
- Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, AIP, or Maven Smart System.
- Strong experience with React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
- Experience using AI coding tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity and maintain an end-user focus.
- Experience building and standing behind a real product, open-source project, or system.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience shipping software in classified or accredited environments.
- Forward Deployed Engineer experience or Palantir integration experience.
- Federal, state, or local government technology experience.
- Experience in regulated or high-stakes environments.
- Cloud deployment experience with AWS, Vercel, GitHub Actions, ECS, or Fargate.
- Experience with design systems and component libraries.
- Technical leadership experience in an early-stage environment.

## Compensation & Benefits
- ATS-listed salary range: $220,000–$280,000.
- Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- $100,000 employer-paid life insurance.
- FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
- One Medical membership.
- Fertility and family-building support.
- 401(k) with a 2% company match.
- Paid parental leave, unlimited PTO with a two-week minimum, federal holidays, and a company winter break.
- Home-office setup stipend, commuter benefit, expensed office lunches, and company-provided laptop.
- Gym membership or fitness reimbursement.
- Utility, professional development, recreation, and pet-care stipends.

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