Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

About this role

Join Palantir as a new graduate Software Engineer to build large-scale data software for government, defense, and non-profit organizations. You'll develop features for Gotham, a platform used by intelligence analysts and researchers worldwide, while receiving mentorship and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve critical customer problems.

What you'll do

• Write high-quality code contributing to Palantir Gotham products deployed across government and defense sectors
• Participate in full product lifecycle from design and prototyping through execution and shipping
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to understand and address customer needs
• Meet with end users to understand their missions and operational challenges
• Work on specific product areas such as geospatial mapping tools or release infrastructure
• Learn from dedicated mentor and contribute to team knowledge sharing

What they're looking for

• Software development and clean code practices
• Ability to learn new programming languages quickly
• Java and/or Go for backend development
• TypeScript for frontend development
• Familiarity with open-source technologies (Cassandra, Spark, Elasticsearch, React, Redux)
• Experience with build tools like Gradle and GitHub
• Collaboration and cross-functional communication
• Problem-solving and ownership mindset

Benefits

• Dedicated mentor for professional growth and development
• Rapid skill development and learning opportunities
• Exposure to diverse business areas and technologies
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects with real-world impact
• Collaborative team environment with people from varied backgrounds
• Access to customer sites and operational environments