Software Engineer, New Grad - Production Infrastructure

The Role

Software Engineers at Palantir drive large-scale transformation through data, AI, and world-leading infrastructure that supports mission-critical workloads. In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to grow as you contribute high-quality code directly to:

• Rubix and Apollo, platforms deployed at critical institutions across the public and private sectors.
• Mission Manager, our internal-infrastructure business line powering infrastructure in highly sensitive environments.
• Building core capabilities used by advanced civil and defense agencies worldwide.
• Providing the substrate on which Palantir deploys its other platforms, Foundry and Gotham.

You’ll join our Production Infrastructure organization, working on:

• Environment Platform: a Kubernetes-based PaaS spanning hundreds of production clusters.
• Apollo: secure, fleet-wide deployment and change-management for complex microservice suites.
• Signals: our full suite of observability and alerting tools.

Core Responsibilities

• Own every phase of the product lifecycle—from generating ideas and designing prototypes to executing features and shipping releases.
• Pair with a dedicated mentor who champions your growth.
• Work alongside technical and non-technical colleagues to uncover real customer problems and deliver solutions.
• Embody SWE principles of Ownership, Collaboration, and Trust.

Technologies We Use

• Languages: Java and Go for backend, TypeScript for frontend, among others.
• Open-Source Technologies: Kubernetes, Cilium, Envoy, Grafana, React, and Redux.
• Tooling: Gradle, GitHub, and agentic tools like Windsurf & Cline.

What We Value

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, including engineers, users, and non-technical team members.
• Willingness to learn and make decisions independently, and the ability to ask questions effectively.
• Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance.

What We Require

• 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.

Application Requirements

• An updated resume / CV in PDF format.
• Thoughtful responses to application questions.