Palantir Software Engineer

About Gallatin

At Gallatin, we are rebuilding defense logistics for the warfighters of the United States and allied forces. We take an AI-first approach to improve defense readiness through software products that streamline and modernize logistics operations from factory to foxhole and result in better decisions and outcomes.
We believe that you won’t change the world by phoning it in and as such we work from our office in El Segundo, California.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Palantir Software Engineer to design, build, and optimize solutions leveraging Palantir Foundry and its suite of offerings. In this role, you will work directly on integrating, customizing, and extending our Foundry stack to deliver mission-critical insights and data-driven decision support to our users. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with our overall technology stack.

What You'll Do

• Palantir Platform Development & Integration

  • Develop custom solutions and integrations within the Palantir Foundry ecosystem to address unique challenges in defense logistics.

  • Leverage Palantir Foundry applications, plugins, and data processing pipelines to enhance the capabilities of our Palantir stack.

  • Build and maintain secure APIs and data services that bridge Palantir Foundry with other core systems.

  • Leverage Foundry AIPto support the AI/ML team to deliver unique and accurate data insights

  • Develop secure APIs and data services that bridge Palantir Foundry with other core systems and tools.

• Data Processing & Pipeline Optimization

  • Build and maintain data ingestion pipelines using Pipeline Builder to ingest, transform, and integrate structured, unstructured, real-time, and batch data.

  • Ensure high performance, data integrity, and scalability of all data workflows within the Foundry environment.

  • Uphold data quality, security, and compliance in handling sensitive defense logistics data.

• Deployment & Operations

  • Monitor and maintain the health of Palantir-driven services through proactive logging, alerting, and performance tuning.

  • Develop and support automated deployment pipelines for iterative improvements to Palantir solutions.

• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Collaborate with backend, AI/ML, and product teams to seamlessly integrate Palantir solutions into broader system architectures.

  • Participate in code reviews, establish coding standards, and document solutions to facilitate shared learning.

  • Support the onboarding and professional growth of team members in Palantir-based development.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Technical Background

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, with an understanding of its architecture, various applications and development environment.

  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python or Typescript.

  • Strong background in data integration, transformation, and API development.

• Cloud & Infrastructure Experience

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) as they relate to deploying and scaling Palantir solutions.

  • Hands-on experience with unit, integration, and performance testing to ensure robust software delivery.

• Software Best Practices

  • Experience with software testing methodologies (unit, integration, end-to-end testing).

  • Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code.

• Problem-solving & Communication

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and optimize complex systems.

  • A demonstrated passion for diving into unknown problem spaces, with proven experience in debugging beta-stage applications to uncover and resolve critical issues.

  • Strong collaboration skills, capable of effectively communicating technical concepts across multiple teams.

• Growth Mindset

  • Passion for continuous learning and staying current with the latest advancements in the Palantir Foundry platform, as well as a commitment to mentoring and teaching others.

Bonus Points

• Experience integrating Palantir Foundry with AI/ML models.

• Background in defense or logistics industries, especially with legacy system modernization.

• Contributions to open-source projects or active engagement with the Palantir developer community.

Why Gallatin?

• Join a mission-driven, high-impact, and fast-moving startup where your work directly improves defense logistics readiness for the warfighters of the United States and allied forces.

• Work alongside a team of passionate engineers, designers, and industry experts.

• Competitive compensation incl. generous options grant, 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, 401k, opportunities for rapid career growth, unlimited PTO, free lunches and snacks in the office.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances. The successful candidate must be able to work in a classified environment when necessary.

If you’re not excited about working hard, and solving the hard problems of building AI decisions-support systems that enhance our warfighters, don’t apply.

The following ranges are based on the cost of labor across US geographic areas. The base ranges from our lowest geographic market to our highest geographic market.

Software Engineer I $80,000-$120,000

Software Engineer II $84,000-$175,000

SR Software Engineer $134,000-$210,000