Palantir

Backend Software Engineer - Application Development

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over 2 years ago

Base Salary

$135k - $200k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services for operational data and AI systems.
  • Build robust APIs for front-end developers and external system integrations.
  • Design efficient data structures and algorithms for large-scale, high-throughput data.
  • Optimize applications for speed and scalability through performance analysis.
  • Maintain coding standards through guidelines, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and front-end developers to improve workflows and integrate user-facing functionality.

Requirements

  • Experience designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining live backend systems.
  • In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, microservices API development, 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.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to iterate quickly with teammates while maintaining a high quality bar.
  • An active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one is beneficial but not required.

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 additional weeks of year-end paid time off subject to business needs, and 10 paid holidays.
  • Supportive leave programs, paid parental leave, subsidized backup care, fertility and family-building benefits, and a new-child stipend.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Employees are encouraged to work from the office; many teams offer hybrid work one or two days per week, with exceptional remote arrangements for some roles.

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About Palantir

1,001-5,000 employees

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.

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