Senior Software Engineer

About the role

About The Company

Palantir is a leading technology company dedicated to building innovative software solutions that enable data-driven decision making and operational excellence. Renowned for its impactful contributions across various sectors, Palantir empowers organizations to harness the power of data to address complex challenges, from healthcare to supply chain management and public safety. The company's mission is to develop tools that make data accessible, understandable, and actionable, fostering a safer, smarter, and more efficient world.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Substrate team at Palantir. This team is responsible for managing and optimizing Palantir's core production infrastructure, encompassing hundreds of Kubernetes clusters across diverse environments, including on-premises data centers, major cloud providers, and specialized edge devices. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining Palantir's managed Kubernetes offerings, ensuring seamless scalability, security, and operational excellence across all infrastructure types.

Your responsibilities will include automating the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters, contributing to industry-leading tooling, and participating in upstream CNCF projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that meet rigorous compliance standards and support Palantir's mission-critical applications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of infrastructure at scale and to innovate within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

At least 2 years of experience in system design or architecture, including reliability, scaling, and performance optimization.

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

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, C/C++, Java, or similar, with a focus on systems programming.

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

Deep understanding of hardware configurations, OS tuning, networking, and diagnostic tooling.

Extensive experience working with containers (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) at scale.

Familiarity with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and experience with data center operations or SRE practices.

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

Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals, including cloud networking infrastructure and Container Network Interfaces (CNIs).

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a robust container runtime environment suitable for diverse environments including new cloud platforms, on-premises data centers, and edge devices.

Automate operations and establish standards for secure, scalable Kubernetes deployment with minimal manual intervention.

Innovate by adopting and contributing to CNCF projects and Kubernetes features, ensuring Palantir remains at the forefront of infrastructure technology.

Design the next generation of Palantir’s infrastructure, leveraging deep insights into internal systems and industry standards to improve performance, security, and reliability.

Build tooling and automation to facilitate seamless deployment, management, and scaling of Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize system performance, and enhance security protocols.

Monitor and analyze infrastructure health, implementing proactive measures to prevent outages and improve system resilience.

Benefits

Palantir offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health insurance plans, and generous paid time off. Employees have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, including training, certifications, and conference attendance. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging innovation and continuous learning. Palantir also provides wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and resources to support work-life balance, ensuring employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity

Palantir is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and are essential to our success. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic.