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Sr Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry & Custom Development)

Jacobs

Location

Dallas, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

$120,000 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

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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