Software Engineer - Edge
Palantir· Dev
Hybrid (Washington, DC)Full-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Software Engineer focused on low-level optimization and edge computing for constrained embedded devices and large-scale distributed systems, with experience in Rust/C/C++ and hardware-aware software design.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-performance software that runs in distributed systems at the edge and in the cloud.
- Process high-bandwidth sensor and network data streams to deliver real-time insights.
- Architect optimized, hardware-aware software systems.
- Collaborate directly with customers to derive and refine requirements.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and mentor other engineers as needed.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong coding and debugging skills in compiled, native languages (e.g., Rust, C, C++).
- Experience developing, maintaining, and debugging software for resource-constrained environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
Skills
Required:Compiled, native languagesComputer architectureLinux and IP networkingCustomer collaboration
Nice to have:Systems programming
Benefits
- Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
- Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
- 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
- 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
- Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
- Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
- Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
- Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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