Demonstrates proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Rust, and Scala, with strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and concurrency. Capable of building and optimizing data processing infrastructure while contributing to open-source projects and collaborating effectively with engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proficiency In JavaProficiency In ScalaProficiency In RustStrong Foundations In AlgorithmsExperience With Apache Spark

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheDistributed SystemsGradleJavaPythonRustScalaSparkC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build data processing infrastructure underlying Palantir Foundry
Work on computation representation, query-plan optimization, operator execution, and efficient data reading and writing
Extend Apache Spark, Apache DataFusion, and Apache Iceberg
Support no-code pipelines, interactive analysis, and Ontology update processing
Solve production-system problems alongside experienced engineers
Write planning rules, add capabilities to native execution engines, and improve large-table scanning performance
Take work through design, code review, testing, and release
Deliver correctness, compatibility, and predictable performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Willingness to learn Java, Scala, Rust, Python, Apache Spark, Apache DataFusion, Apache Comet, Velox, Apache Iceberg, Apache Arrow, Apache Parquet, Gradle, Cargo, and GitHub as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary life insurance
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
10 paid holidays
Supportive leave of absence program, including military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents
Subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend for expenses associated with a new child
401(k) plan
Hybrid work options for many teams

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Hard Skills

Data StructuresConcurrencyQuery-Plan OptimizationOperator ExecutionData Reading And WritingPlanning RulesLarge-Table Scanning PerformanceNo-Code PipelinesInteractive AnalysisDatabase Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Apache SparkApache DataFusionApache IcebergApache ArrowApache ParquetGradleCargoGitHub

Industry Keywords

Data Processing InfrastructureDistributed SystemsCompilersOperating SystemsOpen-Source Contributions