Software Engineer, New Grad - Query Engines

About this role

Palantir

Software Engineer, New Grad - Query Engines

New York, NYFull-timeEntry level

Checked 5h ago

Posted 19 Oct 2026 on Palantir's careers page

What the interview will test

Software Engineer interviews are usually assessed on

• Coding Proficiency
• System Design Fundamentals
• Debugging & Root Cause Analysis
• Data Modeling & Storage
• Testing & Quality Engineering
• Stakeholder Communication

Practicing for this role builds your session around these skills, with this posting's own requirements folded in.

What you'd do

• Working alongside experienced engineers, you will take on real problems in our production systems.
• That could mean writing a new planning rule, adding a capability to a native execution engine, or making large tables faster to scan.
• You will see your work through design, code review, testing, and release.

What they're looking for

• 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