Software Engineer, New Grad - Query Engines

The role

You will work on the data processing infrastructure behind Palantir Foundry, extending open-source engines such as Apache Spark, Apache DataFusion and Apache Iceberg. You will see your work through design, code review, testing and release, alongside experienced engineers.

What you will do

• Write new planning rules, add capabilities to native execution engines, or make large tables faster to scan
• Work on query plan optimisation, operator execution and efficient data reads and writes
• Take on real problems in production systems
• See work through design, code review, testing and release

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in at least one language such as Java, Rust, Scala, C++ or C
• Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures and concurrency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Coursework or projects in databases, compilers, operating systems or distributed systems
• Contributions to open-source projects

Benefits

• Career growth without traditional career ladders
• Health and well-being support across areas of life (offerings vary by region)

Before you apply

• No payment or financial information is requested during the interview process

About the company

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations, used by partners in areas such as drug development, supply chain forecasting and locating missing children.