Palantir Technologies USA

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • New York

Remote

New York

  • United States

    United States

    Remote work

    • New York

Location

New York, New York

Closing in 27 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 145,000 - 154,997 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 28 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Software Engineers at Palantir develop scalable software to transform data usage for government, defense, and non-profit sectors.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Contributing high-quality code to Palantir Gotham products used by diverse professionals worldwide.
  • Participating throughout the product lifecycle from idea generation, design, prototyping, execution, to shipping.
  • Collaborating closely with technical and non-technical team members to understand customer problems and build effective solutions.
  • Engaging with users directly to gain insights into their missions and challenges.
  • Working in small teams focused on specific product aspects, with opportunities to learn about other business areas.
  • Embracing principles of ownership, collaboration, and trust within the team and across departments.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

  • Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
  • Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
  • Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
  • Experience coding in languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with engineers, users, and non-technical team members.
  • Willingness to learn independently and ask questions effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Estimated salary range: $145,000 - $155,000 per year.
  • Total compensation may include Restricted Stock Units, sign-on bonus, and other incentives.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Voluntary life insurance and automatic coverage for basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Commuter benefits and relocation assistance.
  • Paid time off with a "take what you need" policy, plus 2 weeks paid time off at year-end and 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Supportive leave programs including military service, medical events, and paid parental leave.
  • Fertility and family building benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation support.
  • Stipend for new child-related expenses and subsidized back-up care for parents.
  • 401(k) plan enrollment.

Training & Development

  • Mentorship pairing dedicated to growth and success.
  • Opportunities to learn new technologies and collaborate across teams.
  • Exposure to diverse experiences and continuous skill development.

Career Progression

  • Rapid growth opportunities through contributing to impactful products used globally.
  • Collaboration with various teams to broaden skills and business knowledge.

How to Apply

  • Submit an updated resume/CV in PDF format.
  • Provide thoughtful responses to application questions.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems and Networks
  • Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    IT & Computer Science
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Palantir Technologies USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Technology

Palantir Technologies USA is a leading data analytics company, specializing in big data integration and analysis to solve complex problems.