Senior Software Engineer

About the role

About The Company

Palantir is a global leader in data integration and analytics, dedicated to transforming the way organizations leverage their data to make informed decisions. With a focus on innovative software solutions, Palantir empowers governments, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations to solve complex problems across various sectors. The company’s mission is to enable better decision-making through advanced data analysis, ensuring that critical insights are accessible and actionable. Palantir’s commitment to operational excellence and technological innovation positions it at the forefront of the data-driven revolution, fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join Palantir’s Substrate team, which is responsible for maintaining and developing Palantir's core production infrastructure. This role involves working with hundreds of Kubernetes clusters across diverse environments, including on-premises data centers, major cloud providers, and edge devices. Your primary focus will be on designing, building, and operating Palantir’s managed Kubernetes offerings to ensure seamless deployment, scaling, and security of containerized applications. You will play a crucial role in automating infrastructure management, enhancing system stability, and contributing to open-source CNCF projects, all while maintaining high standards of operational excellence.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex, large-scale infrastructure systems that impact critical global operations. If you are passionate about cloud-native technologies, automation, and building reliable infrastructure at scale, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on core infrastructure systems and operational excellence.

At least 2 years of experience in system design or architecture, including designing scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Strong programming skills in Go, C/C++, Java, or similar languages, particularly for automation and tooling development.

Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Kubernetes operators.

Deep understanding of hardware configurations, operating system tuning, networking fundamentals, and diagnostic tooling.

Extensive experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) at scale.

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, or experience in data center operations.

Proven track record of designing and operating high-scale observability and infrastructure systems.

Knowledge of networking concepts, including cloud networking infrastructure and Container Network Interfaces (CNIs).

Responsibilities

Deliver a robust container runtime capable of supporting diverse environment types, including new cloud platforms, on-premise data centers, and edge devices.

Develop automation frameworks and establish standards for secure, scalable Kubernetes operations with minimal manual intervention.

Drive innovation by adopting and integrating new Kubernetes features and CNCF tools, contributing upstream as necessary.

Design the next generation of Palantir's infrastructure by leveraging a deep understanding of internal systems and industry standards.

Ensure the scalability, stability, and security of infrastructure across multiple compliance regimes and hosting environments.

Build tools and processes that preemptively identify and resolve issues, emphasizing automation and self-healing capabilities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve deployment pipelines, monitoring, and incident response processes.

Benefits

Palantir offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ professional growth and personal well-being. This includes competitive compensation, health insurance, and wellness programs. Employees have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, fostering continuous learning. The company promotes a flexible work environment, encouraging a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, Palantir provides generous paid time off, retirement plans, and various employee resource groups to support diversity and inclusion. The company’s culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact through technology.

Equal Opportunity

Palantir is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and are essential to our continued success.