over 1 year ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Base Salary
$135k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services for operational data and AI systems.
- Establish coding guidelines, participate in code reviews, and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Build robust APIs for frontend developers and external systems, integrating server-side logic with user-facing elements.
- Design efficient data structures and algorithms for large-scale, high-throughput data.
- Analyze and optimize applications for speed, scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve user workflows and deliver cohesive product experiences.
Requirements
- Experience designing and developing features and improvements for live backend systems, including ongoing support and maintenance.
- In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, API development for microservices frameworks, distributed systems, and backend best practices.
- 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 languages.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to iterate quickly with teammates while incorporating feedback.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain a US security clearance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance options.
- Commuter benefits and relocation assistance.
- Take-what-you-need paid time off, two weeks of paid year-end time off subject to business needs, and 10 paid holidays.
- Supportive leave programs, including military and medical leave.
- Paid leave for new parents, subsidized backup care, fertility and family-building benefits, and a new-child stipend.
- 401(k) plan.
- Work is generally encouraged from company offices, with some teams offering hybrid work one or two days per week and exceptional remote arrangements for certain roles.
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About Palantir
AI-powered automation for every decision. At Palantir, our software powers AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprises in the West, from the factory floors to the front lines. Our platforms feature advanced tools for data protection, governance, responsible use of AI, and civilian protection capabilities for defense applications. Dominate your most complex problems with Palantir.