Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems
Palantir · Seattle, WA
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 Command and Control (C2) and Agentic Autonomy Software for Autonomous Systems. Daily responsibilities include building, integrating, and deploying software solutions that utilize sensors and unmanned vehicles, collaborating with experts in various fields to redefine 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
- Familiarity with real-time systems and decision-making algorithms
- Ability to work in a customer-facing role
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 involves customer-facing responsibilities which may require strong communication skills
- Hybrid work options available but some roles are strictly onsite
- Focus on military applications may not appeal to all candidates
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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