Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Rethink recruit
New York, NY
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Jul 6, 2026
New York, NY
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A forward-deployed engineering role focused on getting Palantir's software running on small, resource-constrained hardware in tactical field environments. Day-to-day work involves selecting and configuring the right platform components, solving compute and connectivity limitations, and remotely deploying and supporting systems that travel with military or government units. Suits engineers with hands-on hardware integration experience and comfort operating with high autonomy in complex, disconnected settings.
Mid level · 2+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 3,850 people in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 2,050–5,000
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $158,337 (middle half $126,441–$180,105).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The role spans both software engineering (configuring and deploying Palantir platforms, writing code) and systems/infrastructure operations (Linux admin, networking, edge hardware integration). 15-1252 is the primary classification given the software deployment and engineering emphasis; 15-1244 is a credible runner-up given the heavy on-prem infrastructure and administration work.
Experience range is stated as '2-5 years', which maps to Mid-level. The title 'Forward Deployed Software Engineer' carries no explicit seniority modifier, so advertised seniority is Unspecified.
Security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) is listed under 'You Should Have' but explicitly marked '(preferred)', making it a preferred rather than a hard gate. The posting does not state candidates must hold or be able to obtain a clearance to be considered.
Python, Java, Bash, Go, and JavaScript are presented as a proficiency list joined by 'and/or', indicating any combination is acceptable; Python is used as the primary name with the others as alternatives.
Palantir product exposure (Gotham, Foundry, Apollo) appears under 'Nice to Have'; all three are listed as alternatives under one skill since familiarity with any satisfies the same preference.
Defense contractor/system integrator background also appears under 'Nice to Have' but names no specific technology or tool, so it is omitted per extraction rules.
No compensation figures are stated in the posting.
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