Software Engineer, New Grad - Query Engines
Palantir· Dev
Hybrid (New York, NY)$145k - $155kFull-timePosted 4d ago
About the role
Software engineering role focused on data processing infrastructure for Palantir Foundry, building and optimizing query planning, execution, and data access using open-source data technologies.
Responsibilities
- Work deep inside systems that represent computations, optimize query plans, implement operators, and optimize data read/write efficiency.
- Contribute to planning rules, native execution engines enhancements, and performance improvements for large tables.
- Participate in design, code reviews, testing, and release processes with emphasis on correctness, compatibility, and predictable performance.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience
- Proficiency in at least one language such as Java, Rust, Scala, C++, or C
- Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and concurrency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Coursework or projects in databases, compilers, operating systems, or distributed systems
- Contributions to open-source projects
Skills
Required:ProgrammingAlgorithms and data structuresDistributed systemsOpen-source contribution
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Basic life, AD&D and disability insurance for employees automatically
- 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
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Supportive leave of absence program 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 adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
- Child-related expense stipend
- Enrollment in 401k plan
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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