Senior Software Engineer · Palantir

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:52:30 GMT
Engineering

Palantir · Mountain View · onsite

A Senior Software Engineer on Palantir's Substrate team will design and build Palantir's managed Kubernetes product offerings across various environments, including on-prem, cloud hyperscalers, and edge devices.

Core Responsibilities

Deliver a container runtime to challenging new environment types

Build automation and establish standards for operating K8s securely at scale with zero manual ops overhead

Drive innovation through adoption of novel K8s features and CNCF tools, making upstream contributions as needed

Design the next generation of Palantir's infrastructure through a deep understanding of internal systems and CNCF standards

Requirements

4+ years of professional software development experience on core infrastructure with emphasis on operational excellence

2+ years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture of new and existing systems

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Additional Information

Palantir values individuals' strengths, skills, and interests, and promotes health and well-being across all areas of employees' lives. In-person work is encouraged to foster connectivity and innovation, but some teams offer hybrid options.