Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

About 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 critical institutions across government, defense, and non-profit sectors. You'll create features used by diverse professionals globally, from research scientists to intelligence analysts.

Responsibilities

• Involvement throughout the product lifecycle: idea generation, design, prototyping, execution, and shipping.
• Collaboration with technical and non-technical counterparts to understand customer problems and build solutions.
• Opportunities to visit customers (e.g., touring an auto-manufacturer’s assembly line or working with a counter-terror analyst) to deeply understand their needs.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to write clean, effective code and learn new languages quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse teams, including engineers, users, and non-technical members.
• Willingness to learn independently, make decisions, and ask effective questions.

Technologies We Use

• Languages: Java, Go (backend), Typescript (frontend)
• Open-source technologies: Cassandra, Spark, Elasticsearch, React, Redux
• Build tooling: Gradle, GitHub

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000/year. Total compensation may include Restricted Stock units, a sign-on bonus, and other potential incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits and relocation assistance.
• Take-what-you-need paid time off, plus 2 weeks built-in at year-end and 10 paid holidays.
• Supportive leave programs, including parental leave and subsidized back-up care.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• 401k plan enrollment.

Life at Palantir

We celebrate individual strengths and skills, fostering growth through diverse pathways. We promote in-person collaboration for creativity, with hybrid options available for work-life balance. Roles are primarily onsite, with remote work possible on an exceptional basis.