Backend Software Engineers at Palantir build software at scale to transform how organisations use data
Our Software Engineers are involved throughout the product lifecycle, from idea generation, design, prototyping, and production delivery
Collaborate closely with technical and non-technical teammates to understand our customers' problems and build products that solve them
Encourage movement across teams to share context, skills, and experience
Work autonomously and make decisions independently, while being supported by the community
Collaborate with other engineers to architect a new system enabling a novel workflow
Fine-tune performance to enable low-latency operational outcomes
Be part of small teams focusing on specific product aspects and work collaboratively to build cross-functional capabilities

Requirements

6+ years experience in designing, developing, and leading features and improvements, as well as supporting and maintaining, live backend systems
In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, API development for microservices frameworks, distributed systems and other backend-related concepts and best practices
Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or similar field
Strong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, Rust, or similar languages
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to iterate quickly with teammates, incorporating feedback and holding a high bar for quality

Benefits

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentAPI developmentmicroservicesdistributed systemsdata structuressystem architectureJavaC++PythonRust

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingindependencedecision-makingiterationfeedback incorporationquality assurance