Backend Software Engineer - Defense

Palantir is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join their defense product vertical. The engineer will build mission-critical products for the modern warfighter, collaborating with technical and non-technical teammates to understand customers' problems and build products that solve them. The role involves architecting, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend services, and building robust APIs for use by front-end developers.

Requirements

• Experience in designing and developing features and improvements
• In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, API development for microservices frameworks, distributed systems and other backend-related concepts and best practices
• Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or similar field
• Strong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, Rust, or similar languages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to iterate quickly with teammates

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Supportive leave of absence program
• Paid leave for new parents
• Fertility and family building benefits
• 401k plan
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child