Software Engineer - Mission Manager

The role

You will help build the infrastructure that lets US Government customers run software securely in sensitive environments. You will design APIs powered by Kubernetes controllers and define the strategy for how this offering is developed and scaled.

What you will do

• Work closely with forward deployed and customer engineers to identify product gaps and improvements
• Engage with Palantir's infrastructure strategy and the needs of customer stakeholders
• Use Kubernetes primitives and the broader open source ecosystem to solve business-critical problems at scale
• Build and evolve APIs through which developers interact with Kubernetes to meet runtime needs
• Work with your team and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions on time
• Champion a long-term tech roadmap to reduce operational burden, improve scalability and reduce risk

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• 1+ years of experience contributing to system design or architecture of new and existing systems
• 1+ years of experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• Strong coding skills in Go, Java, or equivalent
• Experience designing, building, and operating high-scale observability or infrastructure systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Confidence troubleshooting complex systems issues using observability tools and service logs
• Experience developing and managing highly-available distributed systems
• Deep familiarity with Kubernetes and the broader ecosystem around it
• Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one

Nice to have

• Passion for designing thoughtful and robust APIs
• A focus on impact and an ability to articulate the value of your work

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus voluntary life insurance
• Automatic basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
• 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

• A US Security clearance is valued; the posting also accepts eligibility and willingness to obtain one
• Palantir will never ask you to submit payment or share financial information during interviews

About the company

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations, used by partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions and locate missing children. The company describes itself as a world-changing company.