London, United Kingdom On-site Full-time

Palantir Technologies is hiring a Backend Software Engineer - Application Development

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and sustain high-throughput backend systems that power operational data and artificial intelligence platforms
  • Uphold rigorous coding practices by establishing standards, engaging in code reviews, and promoting team-wide learning and iterative enhancement
  • Develop stable, well-documented APIs for front-end integration and coordinate with client-side developers to align interface components with server logic
  • Create optimized data models and computational methods to efficiently process large volumes of data at scale
  • Enhance system performance and capacity by analyzing bottlenecks and implementing scalable solutions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine user workflows and deliver unified, seamless product experiences

Work Arrangement

On-site

Other

  • Selected software engineers may be invited to join Frontline, a special short-term program placing individuals directly with customers to observe real-world product usage and challenges.
  • Frontline participants take on broad technical and strategic responsibilities, functioning similarly to a startup CTO within small, agile teams managing critical initiatives.
  • Each day brings new challenges and opportunities, ensuring a dynamic and meaningful work experience.
  • Direct exposure to customer environments provides valuable feedback that directly shapes product development and refinement.
  • Excellence is valued independent of educational or professional background.
  • The company is dedicated to accessibility in hiring and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
  • No payment or financial details are ever required during the recruitment process.
  • Suspected fraudulent communications should be terminated immediately, and reported to authorities such as the US FBI IC3.
  • Employee well-being is a priority, with initiatives supporting health across all aspects of life.
  • Remote work is permitted only in rare cases, based on operational requirements.
  • Roles marked as Onsite require physical presence in an office location.
  • Some teams offer limited hybrid flexibility, allowing remote work for one or two days per week.
  • In-person collaboration is encouraged to strengthen team connections, creativity, and innovation, in line with company culture.
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Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies is a data analytics and software company that specializes in big data integration, analysis, and intelligence solutions for government and private sector organizations.
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Job Details
Department Dev
Category backend
Posted 4 days ago