Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Palantir
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

A World-Changing CompanyPalantir builds the world's 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 RolePalantir is at the forefront of some of the most critical and challenging problems in the world. We develop alongside our customers every day. 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 interfacesWhat 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 knowledgeWhat 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)SalaryThe 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 individual's 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 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 planLife at PalantirWe want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that's 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 we're investing in our community. Learn more at and note that our offerings may vary by region.In keeping consistent with Palantir's values and culture, we believe employees are "better together" and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for "Remote" work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please and let us know how we can help.
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