Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) Salary
FDSE salary: the engineering-track title for the FDE role. Median base $181K from disclosed postings, plus cited Palantir FDSE data.
Based on 206 forward deployed software engineer (fdse) salary postings on FDE Pulse that disclosed pay. Base salary only; equity and bonus are additional.
Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) is Palantir's name for the engineering track of the Forward Deployed Engineer role. Because it is the same role, the disclosed-posting figures below cover the full FDE market, and the cited company data shows Palantir's specific FDSE compensation.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median base | $181K |
| Disclosed range | $20K – $489K |
| Postings with pay | 206 |
Cited Company Data
| Source | Figure | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Palantir FDSE median total comp | $215K | Levels.fyi (2026-06) |
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