Backend Software Engineer - Defense

About this role

Palantir seeks a Backend Software Engineer to build mission-critical defense software that enables secure data integration, visualization, and analysis for military operations. You'll develop scalable systems and APIs supporting complex workflows while collaborating across teams throughout the full product lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Design and build scalable backend systems supporting data integration and visualization platforms
• Develop robust APIs and primitives for mission-critical defense applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Optimize system performance for low-latency operational outcomes
• Participate in architecture design and prototyping of new features and workflows
• Contribute to code quality, reliability, and system efficiency across product teams

What they're looking for

• Backend software development
• System design and architecture
• API design and development
• Performance optimization
• Scalable systems development
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Data integration and visualization
• Software engineering best practices