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Palantir Technologies

Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

Palantir Technologies, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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The Role

Software Engineers at Palantir build software at scale to transform how organizations around the world use data. In this role, you’ll contribute high-quality code directly to Palantir Gotham: products deployed at government, defense, and non-profit institutions. You’ll create features used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters in countries around the world. Palantir's Product Development organization is made up of small teams of Software Engineers, each focusing on a specific aspect of a product. For example, you might join a team that builds geospatial mapping tools for mission critical operations, or a component of the Gotham release infrastructure. We encourage communication and collaboration among teams to share context, skills, and experience, so you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about other business areas. Core Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, you are involved throughout the product lifecycle - from idea generation, design, and prototyping, to execution and shipping, all while paired with a mentor dedicated to your growth and success. You’ll collaborate closely with technical and non-technical counterparts to understand our customers\' problems and build products that tackle them. You may receive opportunities to meet users directly to understand their mission and difficulties. SWE principles include: Ownership: We see projects through from beginning to end in spite of obstacles we may encounter. Collaboration: We work internally with people from a variety of backgrounds — such as other Software Engineers, Product Managers, Designers and Product Reliability Engineers. We also partner with Forward Deployed Engineers and Deployment Strategists to understand and solve our customers\' problems. Trust: We trust each other to effectively handle time and priorities, and don’t micromanage. We want people to have the space to think for themselves, while feeling supported by their team. Technologies We Use

It doesn’t matter what languages you know when you join us; what matters is that you can write clean, effective code and learn new languages quickly. Our software is constantly evolving, so we need engineers who can do the same. A variety of languages, including Java and Go for backend and Typescript for frontend Open-source technologies like Cassandra, Spark, Elasticsearch, React, and Redux Industry-standard build tooling, including Gradle and GitHub What We Value

Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, including engineers, users and non-technical team members. Willingness to learn and make decisions independently, and the ability to ask questions effectively. What We Require

Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance. Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, and Physics. Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools. Experience coding in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages. To apply

An updated resume / CV - please do so in PDF format. Thoughtful responses to our application questions. Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000/year. Total compensation may include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus, and other incentives. Total compensation is determined by qualifications, experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonuses, benefits, and long-term incentives. Benefits

Our benefits promote health and wellbeing across Palantirians’ lives. The following benefits and perks may be available: medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic life, AD&D and disability insurance; commuter benefits; relocation assistance; paid time off; paid holidays; leave of absence programs; parental leave and back-up care; fertility and family-building benefits; child-related stipends; 401k plan. Details may vary by region. Life at Palantir

We celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests from your first interview to long-term growth. Palantir values excellence regardless of background and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to accessibility in the application and hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations as needed. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.

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