Mount Indie · 1 month ago
Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Delta)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expMount Indie is a veteran-founded, Palantir Vanguard–level services partner focused on solving real-world problems for government customers. The Forward Deployed Software Engineer will lead technical implementations, architect solutions, and provide mentorship while ensuring innovative and scalable software delivery.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Tina K.
Responsibilities
Embed with customers, participate in user research, and rapidly prototype solutions
Architect and execute innovative software solutions tailored to mission needs
Build and lead delivery of secure, scalable systems from concept to production
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to grow team capabilities
Conduct solution research and track relevant product and platform trends
Partner closely with your Echo to translate product vision into technical execution
Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability through reviews and best practices
Surge on the hardest technical challenges to maintain momentum and focus on outcomes
Demonstrate progress and lead customer-facing desk-side feedback sessions
Qualification
Required
Are a former Palantir Delta / FDSE, or bring equivalent deep Palantir platform expertise
Have 10+ years of experience in software engineering, computer science, mission systems, or a related field
Feel rooted in your community and close to the people and missions shaping life in the portfolio
Have led implementations in government or secure environments
Can design systems, mentor teams, and write production code in the same day
Are mission- and outcome-obsessed — results matter more than slideware
Take ownership instinctively: see a problem, fix it
Believe small, senior teams outperform lone heroes
Value direct communication, low ego, and no drama
Align with the core value of mutual respect and professionalism
Hold an active clearance (or are immediately eligible)
Preferred
Have strong Palantir Foundry and Apollo experience (highly desired)
Military, Special Operations, or Law Enforcement background is a plus, not a requirement
Benefits
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Tuition and training reimbursement
Peer bonus program
Remote and on-site flexibility
Unlimited PTO
Flexible work schedules
Company
Mount Indie
Mount Indie provides recruitment, staffing and employment services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Brooke Weinert
Founder
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