Careers

Software Developer in Test

Palantir Technologies is expanding the Development organization! We are currently seeking a self-motivated candidate to fill a SDET position at our Palo Alto office. As a Software Developer in Test, you will be writing applications that test our mainline product, ensuring the quality of our product before it ships. This is a very high-value role within the Development organization and a great way to gain real programming experience in industry.

Ideal Candidates

• Nontraditional software developers (sysads, DBAs, release engineers, recent grads) wanting to break into application programming but lacking experience
• Scientists, engineers, and analysts wanting to make a strategic career move into the software industry

Responsibilities

• Develop automated frontend and backend test suites
• Brainstorm and implement complex testing scenarios
• Be a technical thought leader for the QA organization

Required Skills

• Programming experience. Java preferred; Perl or Python a plus
• C++ or Objective C - nice to have
• Engineering or analytical training
• Some combination of the following:  Fest/Selenium, Automation, White Box Testing, JUnit, JUnit Performance, Load Testing