Application Security Engineer

Palantir Technologies is seeking an Application Security Engineer to join their team in Seattle, WA. This role is crucial in protecting mission-critical information for defense, intelligence, and commercial applications. The position combines software engineering expertise with security specialization, focusing on product security reviews, architecture design, and vulnerability analysis.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing comprehensive security assessments, including whitebox, greybox, and blackbox testing. They'll work directly with product architects and engineers as a security subject matter expert, conducting threat modeling and implementing security controls. The role offers significant autonomy to drive transformational security initiatives across the company.

Key aspects of the role include implementing software supply chain security controls, hardware-backed GPG key signing for commits, and developing new security services. The position requires strong programming skills in languages like Java, Golang, JavaScript, or Python, combined with deep security expertise.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $135,000 to $200,000 annually, plus additional benefits including comprehensive health insurance, unlimited PTO, and various family-friendly policies. Palantir offers a hybrid work environment, emphasizing in-person collaboration while providing flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security-focused software engineer to make a significant impact on products that serve critical global missions, from drug development to missing children cases. The role offers both technical challenges and the chance to lead strategic security initiatives that shape the entire organization's security posture.