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Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

Palantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations, helping organizations develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, and locate missing children.
$135,000 - $145,000
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
Enterprise SaaS · Defense

Description For Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

Palantir Technologies is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer for their Defense team in Palo Alto, CA. This role offers new graduates the opportunity to work on transformative data-driven software solutions that power critical decisions across public and private sectors. As part of Palantir's Product Development organization, you'll contribute directly to flagship products like Palantir Gotham, Apollo, and Foundry.

The position involves working in small, focused engineering teams while collaborating across the organization. You'll be involved in the complete product lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, and have the unique opportunity to interact directly with users to understand their needs. The role requires strong technical skills, with experience in languages like Java, Go, and TypeScript, and familiarity with technologies such as Cassandra, Spark, and React.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $135,000 to $145,000 annually, plus additional benefits including comprehensive health coverage, unlimited PTO, 401k, and various family-friendly benefits. The company promotes a collaborative, ownership-driven culture where engineers are trusted to manage their priorities and make meaningful contributions to products that solve real-world problems.

This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates who are passionate about using technology to make a difference, with the chance to work on projects that impact various sectors from healthcare to defense. The role requires eligibility for US Security clearance and offers significant growth potential in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

  • Build software at scale to transform how organizations use data
  • Contribute high-quality code to Palantir Gotham, Palantir Apollo, or Palantir Foundry
  • Create features used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters
  • Participate throughout the product lifecycle - from idea generation, design, and prototyping to execution and shipping
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical counterparts to understand customer problems
  • Meet with users to understand their mission and difficulties

Requirements For Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Cassandra
React
Go
  • Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
  • Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, and Physics
  • Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
  • Experience coding in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages

Benefits For Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense

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

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