Backend Software Engineer - Infrastructure, Foundations

About this role

Palantir seeks a Backend Software Engineer to build foundational infrastructure and systems that power data-driven platforms used by critical institutions worldwide. You'll design scalable, secure database and distributed systems that enable products like Foundry and Gotham, collaborating with teams across the organization to solve complex technical challenges.

What you'll do

• Design and implement high-quality backend code for database technologies and distributed systems
• Build performant, secure, and scalable infrastructure components supporting core products
• Develop robust APIs and primitives that enable downstream teams and end-users
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and technical requirements
• Contribute throughout the product lifecycle from design through production delivery
• Work on large-scale data systems and application infrastructure challenges

What they're looking for

• Backend software engineering and system design
• Distributed systems and database technologies
• Scalable architecture design
• API design and development
• Security and infrastructure knowledge
• Problem-solving and autonomous decision-making
• Cross-team collaboration
• Large-scale data systems experience