# Backend Software Engineer - Defense

Hiring organization: [Palantir](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/palantir)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b8cebd0d-f71d-46e8-b9f1-f4bfe18172e8

Listed on Palantir's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 135000 – 200000 USD per year

## Summary

Palantir seeks a backend engineer to build data infrastructure and APIs for military command systems that process critical operational information across defense organizations. The role suits engineers who enjoy solving complex scalability challenges and designing robust systems that directly impact real-world operations.

_Our summary, not Palantir's wording._

## Required

- Build reliable, performant, scalable backend systems
- Design robust APIs and primitives
- Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Work on mission-critical defense software

Apply on Palantir's site: https://jobs.lever.co/palantir/1345438c-ebfc-4fa5-b545-30c1414f317c/apply