PalantirForward Deployed Software Engineer, New Grad - Warp Speed
Palantir is hiring a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, New Grad - Warp Speed in New York, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on Palantir.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this forward deployed engineer role is Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- The posting mentions software engineering, problem solving and data analysis among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a junior role.
- Palantir has 308 other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past week.
AI in this role
Forward Deployed Software Engineer building data and AI-driven solutions directly with customers to solve complex operational challenges.
The Role Warp Speed Warp Speed builds on years of excellence in manufacturing to resurrect & revitalize the American Industrial Base. FDSEs on Warp Speed work directly with customers from the factory floor to the board room to understand their greatest problems and design and implement solutions using data. As Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) you’ll apply your problem solving ability, creativity, and technical skills to help organizations use their data to drive a real impact in the world. You’ll have the opportunity to gain rare insight into and contribute to some of the most important industries and institutions globally! The Original Forward Deployed Software Engineer At Palantir, the Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) role isn’t just a job title: it’s the blueprint. We pioneered this unique position, embedding talented engineers directly with our customers to tackle their most pressing challenges head-on. As an FDSE, you’ll be at the intersection of world-changing problems and impactful technology, shaping solutions where they matter most. FDSEs work side by side with our customers, rapidly understanding their toughest issues; architecting and building solutions that leverage business-critical data and the latest advancements in AI to solve them. Whether it’s “How do we predict and mitigate wildfire risks to optimize power grids?” or “How can we analyze and adapt a global food supply chain to deliver life-saving aid on time?”, you’ll use your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to drive real-world impact. You’ll have the rare opportunity to gain deep insight into and directly influence some of the world’s most critical industries and institutions. By building on Palantir’s powerful platforms leveraging integrated cutting-edge AI, you’ll help organizations unlock the full potential of their data to make smarter, faster decisions. Core Responsibilities As an FDSE, you’ll experience the autonomy of a startup, with the resources, mentorship, and stability of an established tech company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on our customers’ missions and the real world. You’ll work in small, agile teams and own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects, including: • Collaborating with fellow engineers on architecture and design decisions • Wrangling massive-scale data and using AI to accelerate and enhance critical operations • Developing custom applications tailored to customer needs • Engaging directly with customer stakeholders, from technical teams to executives • Shaping team strategy and driving projects from ideation to deployment, increasing your pain threshold to deliver real value
How we rate this
Forward Deployed Software Engineer, New Grad - Warp Speed at Palantir rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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- Describe a typical day in a role like this one: which parts run through AI directly?
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