Software Engineer - Apollo Systems

Palantir Technologies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

401k plan enrollment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading tech company in New York is seeking a skilled Software Engineer for the Apollo team. You will build large-scale distributed systems that manage Kubernetes clusters and software deployment. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in software development, with strong skills in Golang or Java, and is familiar with containers and orchestration. This role offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including medical and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience on core infrastructure.
• 2+ years of experience contributing to system design/architecture.
• Experience in high-quality software delivery in a fast-paced CI/CD environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain systems for software deployment orchestration.
• Develop storage features and optimizations for Palantir products.
• Engage and solve customer problems with a feedback loop.

Skills

Golang

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

Amazon ECR

Azure ACR

High-scale systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineer - Apollo Systems at Palantir Technologies

A World-Changing Company
Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

We’re building Apollo, Palantir’s autonomous software management and deployment platform. Apollo enables seamless, continuous delivery of mission‑critical software (Foundry, Gotham, AIP) across diverse environments: on‑prem, public cloud, disconnected networks, and highly regulated settings (including IL‑5 and FedRAMP). As a Software Engineer on the Apollo team, you’ll design and operate a large‑scale distributed system to manage Kubernetes clusters, including backup/restore solutions and a container artifact store based on the OCI distribution spec. You’ll own the backbone of every environment Apollo supports— from hyperscalers to Army trucks— and help scale Palantir’s presence at the edge.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain highly available systems for software deployment orchestration across hundreds of production environments.
• Develop performance‑sensitive storage features and optimizations to store and serve Palantir products.
• Engage and solve customer problems with a tight feedback loop on what matters.
• Collaborate directly with other teams on cross‑boundary issues.
• Debug complex issues and performance problems across the stack, including open‑source components.

What We Value

• Systems programming experience with strong proficiency in Golang, Java, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) at scale.
• Experience with hosted container registries such as Amazon ECR, Google Artifact Registry, or Azure ACR.
• Knowledge of the OCI Distribution Spec and open‑source registry projects (e.g., distribution/distribution, Harbor).
• Experience designing, building, and operating high‑scale observability or infrastructure systems.
• Experience delivering high‑quality software in a fast‑paced CI/CD environment.
• High empathy for developer and operator workflows and productivity.

What We Require

• 4+ years of professional software development experience on core infrastructure with an emphasis on operational excellence.
• 2+ years of experience contributing to system design/architecture (patterns, reliability, scaling) of new and existing systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $145,000–$200,000 per year. Total compensation may also include restricted stock units, a sign‑on bonus, and other potential future incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary life insurance.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Flexible paid time off (not accrual‑based) with 2 weeks paid time off built into each year (subject to team and business needs).
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Supportive leave of absence program, including time off for military service and medical events.
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidized backup care for all parents.
• Fertility and family‑building benefits (adoption, surrogacy, and preservation).
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
• 401k plan enrollment.

Life at Palantir

We prioritize health, well‑being, and inclusive culture. Employees collaborate in person to maximize creativity, with hybrid options in many teams. Depending on business need, certain roles may allow remote work on an exceptional basis.

Palantir is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including veterans and those with disabilities. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible and will provide reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.