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Forward Deployed Software Engineer, New Grad - UK Government

Palantir

£90,000 – £110,000

London (Hybrid)

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Palantir · London (Hybrid) · £90,000 – £110,000

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Honest Review

By Robert (Recent Uni Grad)

Palantir builds data and AI platforms used by governments, militaries, and large enterprises. Their London office is their main European base [2] The Times: Palantir chooses London for AI hub

Used for London office and company size context

. This is the government version of the FDSE role. You work directly with UK government and public sector clients, building software solutions on Palantir's platforms. Salary is not on the listing. Based on Levels.fyi data for Palantir London new grad engineers, base salary is estimated at £90K–£110K [3] Palantir Software Engineer Salaries in London — Levels.fyi

Used to estimate new grad base salary range

. SC security clearance is required, which typically needs at least 5 years of continuous UK residency. Palantir's government work is under active scrutiny in the UK: the company holds a £330m NHS contract, a £240m MoD contract, and contracts with several police forces, all of which have attracted criticism from Amnesty International, the BMA, and MPs [1] The Guardian: Palantir NHS contract controversy

Used for ethics and UK government contract context

. That context is especially relevant for a government-focused role.

About the Company

• Palantir builds data and AI platforms for governments and large enterprises

• UK government clients include NHS England, the Ministry of Defence, and several police forces [1] The Guardian: Palantir NHS contract controversy

Used for ethics and UK government contract context

• Around 4,400 employees globally with a major London office [2] The Times: Palantir chooses London for AI hub

Used for London office and company size context

About the Role

• A client-facing engineering role working with UK government and public sector clients

• You work in small teams, understand a client's problem, and build software solutions using Palantir's platforms

• Expect regular travel to client sites

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding government client problems and building technical solutions

• Building custom applications on Palantir's platforms using client data

• Working directly with client teams from technical staff to senior officials

• Owning projects from design through to deployment

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or related field
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar)
Security clearance or ability to obtain SC clearance (typically requires 5 years continuous UK residency)

Potential Red Flags

• Salary not disclosed on the posting — estimated from Levels.fyi data [3] Palantir Software Engineer Salaries in London — Levels.fyi
Note: Used to estimate new grad base salary range
• SC security clearance required (typically needs 5 years continuous UK residency)
• Palantir's UK government contracts are under active scrutiny from Amnesty International, the BMA, and MPs [1] The Guardian: Palantir NHS contract controversy
Note: Used for ethics and UK government contract context
• Written application questions required

What is this?

At HonestGrad, we review the company and application process to flag any potential issues you might experience. These are subjective observations based on our research. They don't necessarily mean the job is bad, just things worth being aware of.