Palantir Technologies · 2 months ago
Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expPalantir Technologies is a world-changing company that builds leading software for data-driven decisions. They are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop advanced autonomous systems for area defense, focusing on integrating sensors and intelligent decision-making to protect installations from various threats.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize software for mission-critical autonomous systems using modern technologies and methodologies
Develop algorithms to process data from heterogeneous sensors for real-time state estimation and threat detection
Build AI-driven systems capable of assessing threats and rapidly making decisions to deploy responses to those threats
Develop integrations with a range of sensors, effectors, and autonomous platforms
Engineer scalable, reliable, and fail-safe systems capable of functioning in high-stakes environments
Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including robotics experts, hardware engineers, and system integrators, to deliver integrated solutions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
2+ years of experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Strong proficiency in Rust, Python, or Java
Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
Preferred
Proven experience in software development for autonomous systems, embedded systems, or robotics
Knowledge of AI/ML, sensor processing, or swarm behaviors is highly desirable
Ability to manage complexity, optimize for performance, and think critically under pressure
Experience deploying and maintaining robust production systems
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
Company
Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies is a software company that develops data analytics and data integration software solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementSompo HoldingsGoldman Sachs
2023-08-31Post Ipo Equity· $10.08M
2021-08-13Post Ipo Equity· $28.78M
2020-09-30IPO
Leadership Team
David Glazer
Chief Financial Officer
Shyam Sankar
COO
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