The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE I) role at Jacobs focuses on building and configuring Foundry-based and custom software features in collaboration with client and project teams. This position is designed for early-career professionals who will work across multiple projects, gaining experience in various domains while receiving guidance from more senior team members. The role emphasizes a strong technical foundation and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. It does not involve people leadership responsibilities but requires a genuine curiosity and eagerness to learn.

• 0-5 years of relevant experience with strong fundamentals.
• Foundational experience with Palantir Foundry or the ability to ramp up quickly.
• Software development experience, including knowledge of a modern JavaScript frontend framework or Python.
• Comfort working across multiple projects with competing priorities.
• A fast-paced, client-facing mindset.

• Work embedded with client and project teams to build and configure software features.
• Take clear direction from senior team members and turn it into working code.
• Manage a workload across multiple projects while maintaining quality.
• Proactively seek guidance when facing ambiguity or unfamiliar territory.
• Troubleshoot issues in features built and support existing applications.

• Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.