Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, Internship - US Government

Summary

Palantir Technologies is a world-changing company that builds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. As a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer intern, you will work alongside full-time engineers to deploy and operate Palantir software, automate processes, and tackle infrastructure challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate Palantir software across production environments, including monitoring, alerting, configuration management, and upgrades
• Debug, improve, and optimize Palantir’s services and infrastructure with a focus on long-term reliability and scalability
• Reduce manual operations by automating workflows, processes, and runbooks wherever possible
• Develop novel solutions in Palantir’s Foundry and Apollo platforms to solve infrastructure challenges

Skills

• Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance prior to start of internship
• Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
• Strong proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, Go, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
• Must be planning on graduating in 2028. This should be your final internship before graduating

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance prior to start of internship
• Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
• Strong proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, Go, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
• Must be planning on graduating in 2028. This should be your final internship before graduating

Benefits

• Total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors
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• 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
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• 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
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