Who holds how many on this seat?
The ledger opens with Palantir at 1,122, as of 2026-10-26 PT.
| Company | Current | Share of pack |
|---|---|---|
| Palantir | 1,122 | 34.7% |
| Anduril | 947 | 29.2% |
| SpaceX | 896 | 27.7% |
| Applied Intuition | 154 | 4.8% |
| Shield AI | 119 | 3.7% |
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Which host is the pack anchor?
The largest bench is Palantir at 1,122/3,238 (34.7%).
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Palantir | 1,122 |
| Anduril | 947 |
| SpaceX | 896 |
| Applied Intuition | 154 |
| Shield AI | 119 |
Compare the five benches
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Data & notes
| Name | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palantir | 1,122 | 34.7% |
| Anduril | 947 | 29.2% |
| SpaceX | 896 | 27.7% |
| Applied Intuition | 154 | 4.8% |
| Shield AI | 119 | 3.7% |
Absolute headcount vs share — who leads? Anchor Palantir
Absolute headcount and share % can diverge: who is largest versus who holds the pack.
Data & notes
| Category | Headcount | Pack share % |
|---|---|---|
| Palantir | 1,122 | 34.7 |
| Anduril | 947 | 29.2 |
| SpaceX | 896 | 27.7 |
| Applied Intuition | 154 | 4.8 |
| Shield AI | 119 | 3.7 |
How concentrated: top two / mid / tail?
Top two hold 2,069/3,238 (63.9%); mid 1,050; tail 119.
Data & notes
| Name | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palantir+Anduril | 2,069 | 63.9% |
| SpaceX+Applied Intuition | 1,050 | 32.4% |
| Shield AI | 119 | 3.7% |
What it means for Software Engineer (3,238) / how to use it
This week open the named-list ask on Palantir: 1,122/3,238 (34.7%) — the largest bench first.
- Use Anduril at 947/3,238 (29.2%) as the contrast narrow list; 1.18× behind Palantir.
- Tail Shield AI is only 119/3,238 (3.7%) — thin beside the anchor; do not expand past measured hosts at the same pace.
- Keep the ask inside this page's five measured Software Engineer benches totaling 3,238 (1,122 + 947 + 896 + 154 + 119).
What is in-scope for this seat?
Records
Each number comes from one company's own exclusive homepage record: Palantir (www.palantir.com), Anduril (www.anduril.com), SpaceX (www.spacex.com), Applied Intuition (www.appliedintuition.com), Shield AI (www.shield.ai).
As of 2026-10-26 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
Figures are Software Engineer profiles current on the named company record as of 2026-10-26 PT. The pack total adds five non-overlapping company records. Metix AI is the source.
FAQ
- Why these five companies for the Palantir-led Software Engineer pack (3,238)?
- Each of the five has a record that can hold a Software Engineer count. 3,238 is the five-record total on 2026-10-26 PT.
- Are the other titles in the Software Engineer total of 3,238?
- Engineering Manager and Site Reliability Engineer are not part of the 3,238. 2026-10-26 PT and 3,238 refer to Software Engineer alone.
- Why do the two ends of the Software Engineer pack (3,238) differ?
- The rule is identical: Palantir 1,122, Shield AI 119. As of 2026-10-26 PT, the difference is depth, not a second definition.
- Can this Software Engineer seat (3,238) be reused?
- The published 3,238 stays fixed at 2026-10-26 PT. A custom cut can reuse the Software Engineer phrase.
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