Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Edge Autonomous Systems

Build, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical software and AI solutions for agent autonomy and navigation, sensor and data fusion, and response actuation using modern technologies and methodologies.

Integrate Palantir autonomy software with a range of sensors, actuators, and autonomous platforms.

"Make things work" on devices on the edge, on-prem, and in hybrid-cloud environments, including tackling challenges in deployment, integration, networking, security, hardware, 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.

Proven experience in software development for autonomous systems, embedded systems, sensors, drones, robotics, edge AI, or related fields.

Knowledge of AI/ML, sensor processing, and edge/on-prem hardware and networking is highly desirable.

Ability to manage complexity, take initiative in problem solving, and think critically under pressure.

Experience deploying and maintaining robust production systems.

2+ years of professional software development experience

2+ years of experience integrating and deploying software to edge or autonomous systems (e.g. drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers)

Strong proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, or Java

Strong integration skills and experience with networking, Linux/GNU, CI/CD tools, scripting and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, edge and networking hardware

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