Sr Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry & Custom Development)
JacobsSr Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry & Custom Development)
JacobsLocation
Dallas, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/23/2026
Compensation
$120,000 - $160,000 per year
Job description
The Sr Forward Deployed Engineer at Jacobs will take on the challenge of transforming ambiguous client problem statements into effective solutions using Palantir Foundry and custom development. This role requires a seasoned individual contributor who can lead technically while mentoring junior engineers. The engineer will work across multiple projects, adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. The focus is on delivering solutions that enhance the client's broader program outcomes, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Requirements
- 6+ years of relevant experience in software development.
- Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry and AIP, including ontology and pipelines.
- Strong software development skills in modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably React, and Python.
- Experience incorporating AI and LLMs into production solutions.
- Proven ability to operate with ambiguity and drive solutions with minimal direction.
Responsibilities
- Own solutions end-to-end by transforming rough problem statements into working solutions.
- Serve as the go-to technical resource for junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Manage an active workload across multiple projects, prioritizing effectively.
- Adapt quickly to changes in client needs and project priorities without losing focus.
- Engage directly with client stakeholders to discuss technical scope and feasibility.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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