Palantir Technologies USA

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense - Washington, D.C. (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Washington D.C.

Location

Washington D.C.

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 145,000 - 155,000 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 4 Oct 2025
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

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

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

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

About You

The company is looking for:

  • 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, and front-end frameworks.
  • 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.
  • Potential additional compensation including Restricted Stock Units, sign-on bonus, and future incentives.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage.
  • Commuter benefits and relocation assistance.
  • Flexible paid time off policy and 2 weeks paid time off at year-end.
  • 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Supportive leave programs including military, medical, and parental leave.
  • Fertility and family building benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation support.
  • Stipend for new child-related expenses.
  • 401(k) plan enrollment.

Training & Development

  • Mentorship pairing dedicated to growth and success.
  • Opportunities to learn new technologies and collaborate across diverse teams.
  • Support for skill-building and applying best technology solutions.

Career Progression

  • Focus on individual strengths and interests rather than traditional career ladders.
  • Multiple pathways to success and long-term growth within the company.

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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Work rights

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)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
  • Mathematics & Statistics
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems and Networks
  • Software Engineering
Sciences
  • Physics

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • 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.