Palantir Technologies · 1 month ago
Software Engineer - Edge
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expPalantir Technologies is a leading software company focused on data-driven decisions and operations. They are seeking an experienced software engineer to develop high-performance software for distributed systems, particularly at the edge and in the cloud, while collaborating with customers to refine requirements.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop high-performance software that runs in distributed systems at the edge and in the cloud
Process high-bandwidth sensor and network data streams to deliver real-time insights
Architect optimized, hardware-aware software systems
Collaborate directly with customers to derive and refine requirements
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and mentor other engineers as needed
Qualification
Required
4+ years of professional software development experience
Strong coding and debugging skills in compiled, native languages (e.g., Rust, C, C++)
Experience developing, maintaining, and debugging software for resource-constrained environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one
Preferred
Ability to independently decompose and solve ambiguous, complex problems alongside customers with minimal guidance
Deep knowledge of computer architecture and experience with hardware-software interfaces
Proficiency with Linux and basic IP networking concepts
Systems programming experience (e.g., writing device drivers or implementing custom TCP/UDP protocols)
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
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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