Senior Backend Software Engineer - Application Development

The role

You will lead the building and upkeep of scalable backend services that power data and AI systems. You will work in small teams on product features, APIs and system performance, and you may be placed with customers in a short-term Frontline assignment.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture, development and maintenance of high-performance, scalable backend services
• Maintain high coding standards through guidelines, code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Build robust APIs for front-end developers and external systems
• Work with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Design efficient data structures and algorithms for large-scale, high-throughput data
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability through performance analysis
• Improve user workflows with cross-functional teams for a cohesive user experience
• Take part in the full product lifecycle, from idea generation and design to production delivery
• Possibly take a short-term Frontline assignment embedded with customers

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience designing, developing and leading features, and supporting and maintaining live backend systems
• In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, API development for microservices, and distributed systems
• Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or a similar field
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Java, C++, Python, Rust or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to iterate quickly with teammates, incorporate feedback and hold a high bar for quality
• Experience building high-quality software in a fast-paced CI/CD development environment
• Ability to work in teams of technical and non-technical people

Nice to have

• Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus voluntary life insurance
• Basic life, AD&D and disability insurance covered automatically
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Take-what-you-need paid time off, not accrual based
• 2 weeks paid time off at the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Leave of absence program, including military service and medical events
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
• Fertility and family building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy and preservation
• Stipend for expenses that come with a new child
• 401k plan

Before you apply

• Active US Security clearance is beneficial but not required; eligibility and willingness to obtain one also count
• You will never be asked to pay or share financial information during the interview process

About the company

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations, helping partners develop medicines, forecast supply chain disruptions and locate missing children. It describes itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process.