Senior Software Engineer, Substrate

Palantir is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Substrate team, which manages their core production infrastructure across hundreds of Kubernetes clusters. This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and systems engineering, focusing on building and maintaining Palantir's managed Kubernetes product offerings.

The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure, designing and implementing solutions that span from cloud hyperscalers to on-premises deployments, and from internet-connected to air-gapped environments. You'll be responsible for bootstrapping and operating a vast fleet of K8s clusters with zero manual intervention, requiring innovative approaches to automation and self-healing systems.

As part of the Substrate team, you'll contribute to core CNCF components and build industry-leading tooling. The role demands a strong focus on engineering rigor and operational excellence at scale, with emphasis on preemptive problem-solving and deep root-cause analysis. You'll work on ensuring scale, stability, and security across various compliance regimes and hosting infrastructure types.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, commuter benefits, flexible PTO, parental leave, and fertility benefits. Palantir promotes a collaborative work environment with a hybrid work model, emphasizing in-person collaboration while offering flexibility.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about infrastructure at scale, Kubernetes, and building robust, automated systems that operate at the cutting edge of technology. The role offers competitive compensation, including potential RSUs and bonuses, reflecting Palantir's commitment to attracting top talent.