6 months ago
London, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, development, and maintenance of high-performance, scalable backend services supporting operational data and AI systems.
- Establish coding guidelines, participate in code reviews, and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Build robust APIs for front-end developers and external systems, and integrate server-side logic with user-facing elements.
- Design efficient data structures and algorithms for large-scale, high-throughput data.
- Optimize applications for speed and scalability through performance analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve user workflows and deliver cohesive experiences across product boundaries.
- Potentially participate in Frontline assignments involving customer-embedded architecture, custom web application development, user workshops, and executive strategy discussions.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience designing, developing, leading, supporting, and maintaining live backend systems.
- In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, microservices API development, distributed systems, and backend engineering best practices.
- Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or a similar field.
- Strong coding skills and proficiency in languages such as Java, C++, Python, Rust, or similar.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate, iterate quickly, incorporate feedback, and maintain a high quality standard.
- Active US security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one, is beneficial but not required.
Benefits
- Palantir offers health and well-being programs, with offerings varying by region.
- Employees are encouraged to work from offices; many teams offer hybrid options with working from home one or two days per week.
- A limited number of roles may allow remote work on an exceptional basis, subject to business needs and location requirements.
- Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.
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About Palantir
Palantir builds data-integration and AI-driven analytics platforms used by governments and large enterprises to run operations and make decisions. Its core products, including Gotham and Foundry (with Apollo for deployment), are sold via software subscriptions and implementation services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Miami, it is NYSE-listed and deployed across defense, intelligence, healthcare, and industrial sectors.