Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry & Custom Development)

We're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE I) to build alongside more experienced FDEs, Implementation Leads, and Architects, executing well-defined requirements across Foundry and custom applications. You'll work across multiple active projects, learning to move between domains quickly — with guidance close at hand when requirements are unclear or you're in unfamiliar territory. This isn't a role where you get one project and go deep for a year; you'll be building real range early in your career, with support built into how the work is structured.

This role doesn't carry people leadership responsibility. What it does require is a strong technical foundation, genuine curiosity across both Foundry and custom development, and the ability to stay productive and ask good questions in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.

Compensation: This role is open to Entry level, Intermediate and Associate levels so final pay will be based on experience level

What You'll Do

• Build, Forward Deployed — Work embedded with client and project teams to build and configure Foundry-based and custom software features in response to defined requirements.

• Execute Well-Defined Work — Take clear direction from the Senior AI Solutions Architect or a Mid-Senior FDE and turn it into working code, Ontology objects, pipelines, or integrations — asking good questions when something's unclear rather than guessing.

• Support Multiple Projects — Carry a workload across more than one project, learning to prioritize and context-switch between codebases and problem domains without dropping quality.

• Ask for Direction — Recognize when you're facing ambiguity or unfamiliar territory and proactively seek guidance rather than stalling or guessing.

• Follow Portfolio Standards — Build to the patterns and standards set by more senior FDEs and the architect, so your work fits cleanly into the broader DPS portfolio.

• Debug & Support — Troubleshoot issues in features you've built, respond to feedback, and support existing applications alongside new work.

• Build Range — Grow your skills across both Palantir Foundry and custom development, with support from senior team members as you branch into less familiar areas.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally — Work alongside project managers, other developers, and subject matter experts as an active contributor, present in client sessions and supporting the technical conversation.

Must-haves:

• 1-5 years of relevant experience — strong fundamentals and a genuine eagerness to build range across stacks.

• Foundational experience with Palantir Foundry (Ontology, pipelines, applications) or demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly; AIP/OSDK exposure a plus.

• Software development experience, including a modern JavaScript frontend framework (React preferred) and/or Python.

• Comfort working across multiple projects — able to balance competing priorities with support from the team.

• A fast-paced, client-facing mindset — comfortable with shifting requirements and being embedded with the people using what you build.

Strongly preferred:

• Exposure to REST APIs and relational or cloud-native data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, MongoDB).

• Interest in AI/LLM-enabled features and using AI tools to accelerate your own development work.

• Working knowledge of Agile delivery, Git, and CI/CD practices.

• Prior internship, co-op, or early-career experience in a professional services, consulting, or client-facing environment.

• Education/Certifications — A relevant college degree and/or willingness to pursue certifications (e.g., Palantir Foundry certifications, cloud platform certifications) — equivalent hands-on experience valued just as highly.

Location

• Hybrid (2 day s in office) in the United States, with occasional travel for project and client meetings, primarily in North America.

• A list of offices can be found here: [1] https://www.jacobs.com/locations/americas/united-states

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