Palantir Technologies · 1 week ago
Software Engineer - Defense Applications
Washington, D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$145K/yr - $200K/yr
2+ years expPalantir Technologies is a world-changing company that builds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. They are seeking a Software Engineer for Defense Applications to own user-facing feature additions and enhancements, working closely with customers and engineers to deliver rapid solutions in dynamic environments.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As an engineer on a defense application team you’ll be responsible for owning, not just executing, user-facing feature additions or enhancements
Defense product teams are forward-leaning by nature, you can expect to spend time hands-on with customers and forward-deployed engineers to design solutions that not only meet the need but deliver value rapidly to support customers in ever-changing environments
The dynamic nature of the defense applications teams make for, on average, shorter project cycles with high ownership at the individual contributor level but demand flexibility, practicality, and responsibility
The highly autonomous nature of teams means you will transition from mentee to mentor quickly as you build unique expertise in specific applications and features
Qualification
Required
2+ years of frontend software engineering experience
Strong frontend coding skills: regardless of which frameworks you use or how you learned them, we're looking for people who can write clean, effective code with proficiency in JavaScript and an understanding of how web technologies work
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent understanding of algorithms, performance, and systems design
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
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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