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Palantir

Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

Palantir
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hybrid entry full-time $145,000 - $155,000/year Washington, D.C.

First indexed 30 Jun 2026

Description

Palantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. As a Software Engineer, you will build software at scale to transform how organisations around the world use data.

You will contribute high-quality code directly to Palantir Gotham, creating features used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters in countries around the world.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical counterparts to understand customer problems and build products that tackle them.
  • Work throughout the product lifecycle, from idea generation to execution and shipping.
  • Pair with a mentor dedicated to your growth and success.

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.

What We Value:

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse individuals.
  • Willingness to learn and make decisions independently.

What We Require:

  • 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.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Take what you need paid time off.
  • 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year.
  • 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
  • Supportive leave of absence program.
  • Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents.
  • Fertility and family building benefits.
  • Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
  • Employees can enroll in Palantir's 401k plan.

Salary: $145,000 - $155,000/year

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