Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems
Palantir · Palo Alto, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $145,000 - $200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Palantir's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 65% of Palantir's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Palantir
- high 312 stale, 3 reposted of 316 open
- Hiring momentum
- 335 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Palantir's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Palantir.
About this role
The Senior Software Engineer will join a product engineering team focused on developing advanced software for Command and Control and Agentic Autonomy in Autonomous Systems. Daily tasks include building, integrating, and deploying software solutions that utilize sensors and intelligent decision-making systems for various operational missions. The role involves collaboration with experts in AI, sensing, and systems engineering to redefine complex military and civilian mission scenarios.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Palantir as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in software development for autonomous systems
- Proficiency in integrating sensors and actuators
- Knowledge of cloud and edge software development
- Ability to work with real-time systems and decision-making frameworks
- Experience in user experience design and systems engineering
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Paid time off not accrual based
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided but total compensation details are vague
- Role requires in-person work with some hybrid options, which may not suit all candidates
- Focus on military applications may not appeal to everyone
Summarised from Palantir's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Palantir on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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