Backend Software Engineer – Data Connectors

Palantir Technologies

. Build and maintain Foundry’s connector suite, improving performance and support for imports, exports, change data capture, interactive queries, and writeback .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining external system connectors, with a strong focus on performance optimization, security frameworks, and effective collaboration across teams. Proficient in Java, Python, and Gradle, with experience in batch and streaming data ingestion systems.

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External System Connector DevelopmentGradle ExpertiseJava ProgrammingPython ProgrammingBatch And Streaming Data Ingestion

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Hard Skills

Connector Suite DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationDebugging Production IssuesTesting Frameworks EstablishmentSecurity Framework Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCross-Team CollaborationIncorporating FeedbackMaintaining Quality Standards

Tools & Technologies

KafkaKubernetesFlinkDebeziumIcebergGitHub

Industry Keywords

Job OrchestrationStreaming PlatformsServerless ExecutionCompute DeploymentOpen-Source Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GradleJavaKafkaKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain Foundry’s connector suite, improving performance and support for imports, exports, change data capture, interactive queries, and writeback
Improve infrastructure for building, testing, packaging, and distributing connectors and shared libraries
Design and maintain connectivity SDKs with clear APIs, documentation, testing utilities, and development workflows
Collaborate with product teams to integrate connector execution with job orchestration, streaming, and serverless platforms
Lead migrations onto shared infrastructure, manage compatibility, and retire older implementations
Develop reusable security frameworks and tooling for secure connectivity
Debug production issues and performance problems across the stack
Establish testing frameworks, compatibility checks, and release practices
Prepare and maintain connectivity software for open-source use, including APIs, packaging, documentation, and contributor experience
Own improvements from design through production and build observability and diagnostic tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of professional software engineering experience developing external system connectors
Depth in batch and streaming data ingestion systems, third-party integration development, or monorepo and asset distribution frameworks
Deep expertise in Gradle, including developing custom plugins, managing multi-project builds, and optimizing build performance
Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex reliability and performance problems and improve systems through measured, incremental changes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively across teams, incorporate feedback, and maintain a high bar for quality
Experience with Java and Python
Experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, Flink, Debezium, and Iceberg
Familiarity with GitHub, Gradle, job orchestration, streaming, serverless execution, and compute deployment platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted Stock Units
Sign-on bonus
Potential future incentives
Benefits offerings, varying by region
Hybrid work options (WFH a day or two a week) for many teams
Reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities