Backend Software Engineer - Defense

Palantir Technologies(11 months ago)

Palo Alto, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$135,000 - $200,000Software Development

About this role

Palantir is seeking Backend Software Engineers to develop scalable, high-performance backend services that drive mission-critical defense products for military organizations worldwide. The role involves designing and maintaining complex systems, collaborating across teams, and applying various technologies to improve operational data and AI systems.

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Required Skills

Java
Python
Rust
Kubernetes
Kafka
Cassandra
Elasticsearch
Spark
APIs
Distributed Systems

Qualifications

Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or similar field
Experience in designing and developing backend systems
Strong coding skills in Java, C++, Python, Rust or similar
Willingness to obtain a US Security clearance

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.

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