Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems
Palantir · New York, NY
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
As a Senior Software Engineer at Palantir, you will be part of a customer-facing product engineering team focused on developing advanced software for Command and Control and Agentic Autonomy Systems. Your role will involve building, integrating, and deploying software solutions that utilize sensors, unmanned vehicles, and intelligent decision-making systems to support various operational missions. Collaboration with experts in artificial intelligence, sensing, and systems engineering will be key to delivering innovative solutions for complex military and civilian 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 and engineering
- Proficiency in building and deploying software solutions
- Knowledge of sensors and actuators
- Experience with unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems
- Familiarity with cloud and edge software development
- Ability to interface with onboard sensors and real-time systems
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 working with advanced technologies in a military context
- In-person work is encouraged, with limited remote options available
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Listed by Palantir on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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