Backend Software Engineer - Defense

Palantir Technologies

1 year ago

3.6 on Glassdoor

Washington, DC

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

Palantir is seeking Backend Software Engineers to develop high-performance, scalable backend services that support data-driven and AI systems for military and defense applications. The role involves designing robust APIs, optimizing system performance, and collaborating across teams to enhance user workflows and ensure reliable operations. The position offers an opportunity to work on mission-critical software that impacts national security.

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Engineering degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

About Palantir Technologies

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Palantir Technologies builds software that integrates disparate data, analytics, and AI into operational workflows so organizations can make faster, more informed decisions at scale. Its flagship platforms—Foundry for commercial data operations, Gotham for government and intelligence, and the AIP suite—offer data integration, modeling, workflow automation, secure governance, and real‑time decisioning. Palantir serves government agencies and enterprise customers across finance, healthcare, energy, manufacturing and defense, and is known for tackling complex, sensitive data problems and deploying mission‑critical analytics into production.