Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

About this role

Palantir seeks a new graduate software engineer to build scalable data platforms used by government, defense, and non-profit organizations. You'll contribute to Gotham products while receiving mentorship, collaborating across teams, and learning multiple programming languages in a mission-driven environment.

What you'll do

• Develop high-quality code for Palantir Gotham platform components
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers throughout the product lifecycle
• Participate in user research and customer engagement activities
• Contribute to geospatial tools, infrastructure, or other product-specific features
• Work alongside mentors and peers in small, focused development teams
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing across teams

What they're looking for

• Software development and clean code practices
• Java or Go backend development
• Typescript/frontend development
• Ability to learn programming languages quickly
• Collaboration and communication
• Problem-solving and ownership mentality
• Experience with open-source tools (Cassandra, Spark, Elasticsearch, React, Redux)
• Familiarity with build tools and version control

Benefits

• Dedicated mentorship for career growth
• Opportunities to visit customer sites and understand real-world impact
• Access to cutting-edge data platforms and technologies
• Collaborative team environment with diverse backgrounds
• Autonomy and trust in managing your work
• Work on mission-critical applications for important institutions