Embedded Software Engineer

A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the worlds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

Palantir is at the forefront of some of the most critical and challenging problems in the world. We develop alongside our customers everyday. Our customers span from the cloud to the frontline. As we adapt with them, we are building a new team focused on far-edge processing and secure connectivity to solve problems that can't be addressed with existing solutions. The novel software and hardware we develop will be used directly by end users across the US Government and our allies.

We are working on low SWaP-C custom hardware and embedded devices with limited compute and memory. This role requires an experienced software engineer who is well versed in low-level development in languages such as C/C++ or Rust. A successful candidate will have strong knowledge of computer architecture and software being developed in Real-Time OS (RTOS) and Linux environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance software architectures that meet stringent security requirements
• Process high-bandwidth sensor and network data streams to provide real-time insights to customers
• Write bare-metal/RTOS embedded software for ARM/RISC-V targets to control System on Chips (SoCs) and FPGAs
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bringup, debug and testing of hardware/software interfaces

What We Value

• Ability to independently solve ambiguous, complex problems with minimal guidance
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture and software being developed in Real-Time OS (RTOS) and Linux environments.
• Basic IP networking knowledge

What We Require

• 2+ years of software development experience
• Strong coding skills in compiled languages (Rust, C/C++, etc.)
• Experience in hardware-software interfaces and buses such as I2C, SPI, PCI, AXI
• Active US Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

Salary

The 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 individuals 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; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.

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 Palantirs 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 Palantirs 401k plan

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, thats why we celebrate individuals strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians lives is just one of the ways were investing in our community. Learn more atLife at Palantirand note that our offerings may vary by region.