Frontend Software Engineer, Real-Time 3D Systems

Hybrid: DC, NYC, Palo Alto, Seattle or Denver If rendering thousands of moving objects in 3D without destroying the frame rate sounds more interesting than building another CRUD dashboard, keep reading. We’re working with Palantir to find frontend engineers for a new team building real-time control and visualisation software for autonomous defence systems. You’ll turn live data from radar, cameras, RF systems and autonomous platforms into fast, accurate and intuitive 3D operator interfaces. Think high-frequency sensor streams, noisy data, moving targets, geospatial state and real-world decisions. The fun stuff Build interactive 3D environments using Three.js and WebGLRender live tracking and sensor data through WebSocketsVisualise trajectories, sensor coverage and autonomous responsesIntegrate with track-fusion and sensor-calibration algorithmsSupport air-traffic avoidance and autonomous-system controlOptimise rendering performance, memory use and frame ratesDeploy software to edge infrastructure in operational environmentsCollaborate with engineers across robotics, autonomy, perception and geospatial systems What Palantir needs Approximately 2–6 years of software engineering experienceStrong, hands-on React, TypeScript and JavaScript skillsA genuine frontend specialisationProduction experience with complex, data-intensive interfacesExperience with Three.js or another JavaScript 3D frameworkExperience consuming and visualising real-time data through WebSockets or similar technologiesFamiliarity with Docker and KubernetesA CS, robotics or related degree, or equivalent practical experienceEligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security ClearanceWillingness to travel approximately 25–75%, depending on the project You don’t need previous defence experience. Backgrounds in autonomous vehicles, robotics, aerospace, simulation, gaming, geospatial technology, digital twins or industrial systems could translate brilliantly. The good stuff $135,000–$200,000 base + RSUsTake-What-You-Need PTOHealth insurance Life insurance and gym discountsHybrid working across five Palantir officesThree openings within a newly formed teamSerious ownership, technical challenge and real-world impactSpecific benefits may vary by office and eligibility. Palantir’s hiring bar is high, but so is the quality of the engineering. If React, real-time streaming and interactive 3D systems sit squarely in your happy place, we’d love to hear from you.