Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

Palantir; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Supportive leave of absence program

Job summary

Palantir located in Palo Alto, California is seeking a Software Engineer to build transformative software for data-driven decisions. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams to execute high-quality code for our applications, which support various vital industries.

Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and coding experience in multiple programming languages. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals.
• Willingness to learn and make decisions independently.
• Active US Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience coding in Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Involved throughout the product lifecycle including design and execution.
• Collaborate closely with technical and non-technical counterparts.
• Engage with users to understand their needs.

Skills

Communication and collaboration

Independent decision making

Software development

Familiarity with data structures and systems

Experience in programming languages (Java, C++, Python, etc.)

Education

Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics

Tools

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

Typescript

Cassandra

Spark

Elasticsearch

React

Redux

Job description

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

Software Engineers at Palantir build software at scale to transform how organizations around the world use data. In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to grow more quickly than you ever envisioned as you contribute high-quality code directly to Palantir Gotham: products that are deployed at some of the most important institutions across the government, defense and non-profit sectors. You’ll create features used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters in countries around the world.

Core Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, you will be involved throughout the product lifecycle – from idea generation, design, and prototyping, to execution and shipping – while also being paired with a mentor dedicated to your growth and success. You’ll collaborate closely with technical and non-technical counterparts to understand our customers’ problems and build products that tackle them. One of the most effective ways to understand what our users need is to meet them – you may have the opportunity to tour an assembly line at an auto-manufacturer or join a counter-terror analyst at their desk to truly understand their mission and difficulties.

SWE Principles

• Ownership: We see projects through from beginning to end in spite of obstacles we may encounter.
• Collaboration: We work internally with people from a variety of backgrounds – such as other Software Engineers, Product Managers, Designers and Product Reliability Engineers. We also partner with our business development teams (Forward Deployed Engineers, Deployment Strategists) to understand and solve our customers’ problems.
• Trust: We trust each other to effectively handle time and priorities, and don't micromanage. We want people to have the space to think for themselves while feeling supported by their team.

Technologies We Use

• A variety of languages, including Java and Go for backend and Typescript for frontend
• Open‑source technologies like Cassandra, Spark, Elasticsearch, React, and Redux
• Industry‑standard build tooling, including Gradle and GitHub

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, including engineers, users and non‑technical team members.
• Willingness to learn and make decisions independently, and the ability to ask questions effectively.
• Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance.
• Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, and Physics.
• Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front‑end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Experience coding in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Updated resume or CV in PDF format.
• Thoughtful responses to our application questions.

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $145,000 – $155,000 per year. Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock units, a sign‑on bonus, and other potential future incentives. The exact amount will be determined by each applicant’s qualifications, work experience, and skills. This estimate excludes the value of any sign‑on bonus, benefits, and potential long‑term incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (and voluntary life insurance) for employees and eligible dependents.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance automatically covered.
• Commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Paid time off that can be taken as needed rather than accrual‑based; 2 weeks of PTO 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 backup care for all parents.
• Fertility and family‑building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation.
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
• Enrollment in Palantir’s 401(k) plan.
• Remote work possible for specific roles on an exceptional basis; those roles require working from the state of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Palantir is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them.

Remote Work Policy

Many teams offer hybrid options (work from home one or two days a week) to balance productivity with connectivity. Some roles may allow remote work on an exceptional basis; if the posting specifies “Remote”, you must work from the state in which you are employed. On‑site roles require working from an office.