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Software Engineer - Environment Platform

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
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer - Environment Platform

Palantir Technologies, a leading provider of data-driven decision-making software, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Environment Platform team. This role focuses on containerization strategy and Kubernetes infrastructure, making it perfect for engineers passionate about distributed systems and cloud architecture.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that powers Palantir's major platforms - Foundry, Gotham, and Apollo. You'll be responsible for developing sophisticated APIs and Kubernetes controllers that bridge raw clusters with production-ready, scalable runtime environments. This work directly impacts Palantir's ability to serve its diverse customer base, including organizations working on lifesaving drugs, supply chain management, and critical social services.

The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and API design. You'll work with a diverse, motivated team and have the opportunity to influence the technical direction of Palantir's infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation ($135,000-$200,000) plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment in Seattle.

This is an ideal role for experienced engineers who want to work on challenging technical problems while making a meaningful impact. You'll be at the forefront of container orchestration and infrastructure automation, working with modern technologies and contributing to solutions that power some of the world's most important institutions.

Last updated 18 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Environment Platform

  • Author strategy for full containerization across Palantir's software platforms
  • Build elegant, robust APIs powered by K8s controllers
  • Bridge gap between raw Kubernetes cluster and fully-featured infrastructure agnostic runtime
  • Engage with and internalize Palantir's infrastructure strategy
  • Build and evolve APIs for software developers to interact with K8s
  • Work closely with team and stakeholders to enable sustainable technical solutions
  • Champion long-term tech roadmap to reduce operational burden and ensure scalability

Requirements For Software Engineer - Environment Platform

Go
Java
Kubernetes
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of experience in 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 with high-scale observability or infrastructure systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Deep familiarity with K8s and its ecosystem
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communications
  • Experience developing and managing highly-available distributed systems

Benefits For Software Engineer - Environment Platform

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Benefits
Parental Leave
401k
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 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
  • Fertility and family building benefits
  • New child stipend
  • 401k plan
  • Back-up care for parents

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