Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure

Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure Life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), relocation assistance. Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data‑driven decisions and operations. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer on the Network Infrastructure team, you will help create a Kubernetes‑based networking stack that is dynamic, robust, and secure. You will design and implement the underlying technology that manages north‑south and east‑west traffic across multiple zero‑trust Kubernetes clusters, including the orchestration of thousands of firewall rules and the use of CNCF tools such as Envoy and Cilium. Core Responsibilities Lead Palantir’s infrastructure strategy while addressing the needs of a diverse customer base. Build APIs that enable internal and external developers to interact with network infrastructure. Deeply understand and leverage Kubernetes networking primitives and the broader OSS ecosystem. Develop a long‑term roadmap to reduce operational burden, scale solutions, minimize risk, and achieve transformative impact. What We Value Clear, concise verbal and written communication that focuses on impact. Ability to engage stakeholders and deliver solutions in a timely manner. Passion for designing thoughtful, robust APIs. Deep familiarity with Kubernetes and its broader ecosystem. Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and experience with CNIs or cloud networking infrastructure. Experience designing, building, and operating high‑scale observability or infrastructure systems. Strong coding skills in Go, Java, or an equivalent language. What We Require At least 3 years of professional software‑development experience. At least 1 year of experience contributing to system design or architecture, including reliability, scaling, and design patterns. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Salary The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 – $200,000 per year. Total compensation will also include bonuses, equity, and other benefits. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance (and eligible dependents). Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Commuter benefits. Relocation assistance. Unlimited paid time off. Two weeks paid time off at the start of each year (depending on team needs). Ten paid holidays per year. Supportive leave of absence for military service and medical events. Paid leave for new parents and subsidized backup care for all parents. Fertility and family‑building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation. Stipend for new‑child expenses. 401(k) plan participation. Equal Opportunity Employment Palantir is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including veterans and people with disabilities. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible and will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Palantir Technologies