Software Engineer - Mission Manager

Palantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations, enabling partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, and locate missing children.
$135,000 - $200,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer - Mission Manager

Palantir is seeking a Software Engineer for their Mission Manager platform, a PaaS solution enabling US Government customers to run software securely in sensitive environments. The role focuses on developing and scaling the Mission Manager offering, which is built on Palantir's Apollo platform. You'll be responsible for building robust APIs powered by Kubernetes controllers, creating infrastructure-agnostic runtime environments, and bridging the gap between raw Kubernetes clusters and fully featured systems. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while directly impacting critical government missions. The role combines technical expertise in distributed systems, Kubernetes, and API design with strategic thinking and customer collaboration. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, flexible PTO, family support, and competitive compensation including potential equity and bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about infrastructure, security, and government technology to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Mission Manager

  • Work closely with forward deployed and customer engineers to understand product gaps and identify improvements
  • Engage with and internalize Palantir's infrastructure strategy
  • Build and evolve APIs through which developers interact with Kubernetes
  • Work closely with team and stakeholders to enable sustainable technical solutions
  • Champion long-term tech roadmap to reduce operational burden and ensure scalability
  • Deeply understand and leverage Kubernetes primitives and service lifecycle semantics

Requirements For Software Engineer - Mission Manager

Go
Java
Kubernetes
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of experience contributing to system design or architecture
  • 1+ years of experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Strong coding skills in Go, Java, or equivalent
  • Experience designing, building, and operating high-scale observability or infrastructure systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Active US Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one

Benefits For Software Engineer - Mission Manager

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Benefits
Parental Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 2 weeks paid time off at year end
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Parental leave and back-up care
  • Fertility and family building benefits
  • New child expenses stipend
  • 401k plan

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