Backend Software Engineer

🕒 July 4, 2025

🏢🏡 London – Hybrid

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔙 Backend Engineer

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Palantir Technologies

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2003

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🏛️ Government

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $28.8M Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08

Artificial Intelligence • Government • Enterprise

Palantir Technologies is a public American software company that specializes in big data analytics. The company was founded in 2003 and provides platforms for integrating, managing, and analyzing data, particularly for government and commercial clients. Palantir is known for its two primary software offerings: Palantir Gotham, used primarily for counter-terrorism by the United States Intelligence Community and United States Department of Defense, and Palantir Foundry, which is used by corporate clients. It is a pivotal player in the field of data analytics and has been involved in projects related to defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and financial services.

📋 Description

• Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. • Our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. • Backend Software Engineers at Palantir build software at scale to transform how organisations use data. • You will collaborate closely with technical and non-technical teammates to understand our customers' problems and build products that solve them. • Engineers work autonomously and make decisions independently, within a community that will support and challenge you as you grow and develop. • You’ll learn about many different technologies and aspects of each product. • Your day-to-day workflow will vary, adapting to the requirements of our users and the technical challenges that arise.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in designing and developing features and improvements, as well as supporting and maintaining, live backend systems • In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, API development for microservices frameworks, distributed systems and other backend-related concepts and best practices • Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or similar field • Strong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, Rust, or similar languages • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to iterate quickly with teammates, incorporating feedback and holding a high bar for quality

🏖️ Benefits

• Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. • Flexible work from office/hybrid options available, encouraging personal productivity, • Reasonable accommodations provided for those living with a disability.