Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) at Palantir work directly with customers to understand and solve their problems using data and Palantir's platforms. This role involves end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects, spanning architecture discussions, data wrangling, custom web app development, customer interaction, and team strategy. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in programming languages, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

The Deployment Strategist role at Palantir focuses on leveraging data to drive operational and real-world action for customers. This involves understanding customer problems, identifying relevant datasets, integrating data into pipelines, building bespoke workflows, leading training sessions, and presenting results. The role requires a curious, analytical mindset, product intuition, and user empathy to enable customers to make better decisions.