Deep expertise with Palantir Foundry tools and operational application development
6+ years of software engineering experience
Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or Java for cloud-based platforms
Experience in government, defense, or classified environments
Ability to independently build and deliver production-ready features
Comfortable in small, agile technical teams
Experience with ontology reviews and platform architecture evaluations
Responsibilities
Build and deliver front-end analytical dashboard views using Foundry's Workshop/Slate
Support CI/CD pipeline configuration tasks, including build scripts and automated tests
Implement metric definitions and data transformations for consistent data interpretation
Produce clear technical documentation, including configuration notes and sprint artifacts
Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and reviews for government stakeholders
Conduct testing and validation to ensure dashboard functionality and data accuracy
Identify integration issues and collaborate with senior engineers to resolve them
Support defect resolution and enhancements for stable operations
Benefits
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Tuition/Training reimbursement
Peer bonus program
Remote and on-site positions available
Unlimited PTO
Flexible work schedule
Full Job Description
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
The Role
As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will contribute directly to the development and delivery of Army Vantage capabilities. You will build analytical dashboard features, support CI/CD pipeline tasks, and work within a structured agile environment alongside senior engineers and government stakeholders. You will operate in two-week sprint cycles, contributing to feature delivery from design through deployment.
At our organization, an FDE takes ownership of their work - building reliable features, writing meaningful code, and ensuring each sprint increment is production-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Build and deliver front-end analytical dashboard views using Foundry's Workshop/Slate application layer under guidance from senior engineers
Support CI/CD pipeline configuration tasks, including build scripts, automated tests, and environment promotion workflows
Implement metric definitions and data transformations aligned to the Foundry Ontology to ensure consistent data interpretation across dashboards
Produce clear technical documentation, including configuration notes, runbooks, and sprint artifacts
Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and demonstrations for government stakeholders
Conduct testing and validation to confirm dashboards function correctly and data aligns with approved definitions
Identify integration issues, surface blockers early, and collaborate with senior engineers to resolve them
Support defect resolution and incremental enhancements to maintain stable operations
Preferred Qualifications
Deep expertise with Palantir Foundry Ontology Manager, Workshop, Actions, Pipeline Builder, and operational application development
6+ years of software engineering experience
Experience with Python, TypeScript, or Java in cloud-based data platforms
Experience working in government, defense, or classified environments
Ability to independently build features, test them, and deliver production-ready functionality
Comfortable working in small, fast-moving technical teams
Experience conducting ontology reviews, governance assessments, and platform architecture evaluations
About PVM & Benefits
At PVM, we mean it when we say we value diversity. As a PVM team member, you will work with people from all different backgrounds that are passionate about the problems we solve for our customers and are focused on delivering value for our clients. Our culture encourages problem solving, leadership, and innovation, and creates an environment that will support your professional and personal growth. Here are a few highlights of the advantages of being a part of the PVM community:
