Backend Software Engineer - Defense

The role

You will build and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services for Palantir's defense products. You will work on APIs, distributed systems and data handling, alongside technical and non-technical teammates.

What you will do

• Architect, develop and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services for operational data and AI systems
• Set coding guidelines, take part in code reviews and share knowledge across the team
• Build robust APIs for front-end developers and external systems
• Design efficient data structures and algorithms for large-scale, high-throughput data
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability through performance analysis
• Work with cross-functional teams to create seamless user workflows

Required qualifications

• Experience designing and developing features and improvements, and supporting and maintaining live backend systems
• In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, microservices API development 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 and ability to iterate quickly with teammates
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, with coverage for eligible dependents
• 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 built into 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

• Eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance are required

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. Its defense product vertical builds mission-critical products used by militaries.