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# Software Engineer - Mission Manager

- **Company:** Palantir Technologies
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $135,000 - $200,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Grafana, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_7B0EE3529F7378C6E365FFB3903A9C0B

## About the Role

Require3+ years of professional software development experience1+ years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems1+ years of experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering teamStrong coding skills in Go, Java, or equivalentExperience designing, building, and operating high-scale observability or infrastructure systemsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalentSalaryThe estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $135,000 - $200,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered

## Description

APIs through which in-house and customer software developers interact with K8s to satisfy their runtime needs, cleanly abstracting away the complex distributed systems powering themWork closely with your team and stakeholders to enable sustainable and timely delivery of technical solutions to address business needsChampion a long-term tech roadmap to reduce operational burden, ensure scalability, reduce risk, and strive for step-changes whenever possibleWhat We ValueClear and concise verbal and written communicationsA focus on impact and an ability to articulate the value your work providesConfidence in troubleshooting complex systems issues independently using observability tools and service logsExperience developing and managing highly-available distributed systemsPassion for designing thoughtful and robust APIsDeep familiarity with K8s, and the broader ecosystem of software around K8sActive US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearanceWhat We