Palantir's defense product vertical is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their team building mission-critical products for modern military operations. The role involves developing sophisticated systems that enable secure data integration, visualization, and advanced analytics used in command centers worldwide. Engineers work throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges. The position offers opportunities to work on high-scale geospatial workflows, real-time collaborative tooling, and data-analysis solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience, understanding of distributed systems, and the ability to design scalable solutions. The role combines technical excellence with real-world impact, supporting critical defense operations while working with cutting-edge technologies like Java, Rust, Python, and Go. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, flexible PTO, family support, and competitive compensation including potential equity and bonuses. This is an opportunity to shape the future of defense technology while working with a world-class engineering team.