About the Position

Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, Internship - US Government

Washington, D.C.

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A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

Responsibilities

As an FDIE intern, you’ll work alongside full-time FDIEs to deploy and operate Palantir software across real production environments, automate manual processes, and develop novel solutions to infrastructure challenges using tools like Foundry and Apollo. Every day looks different - you might be debugging a distributed systems issue, building automation to replace a manual runbook, or designing infrastructure improvements that scale across multiple deployments. You’ll be treated as a full member of the team, with real ownership over the work you take on.

Core 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

Requirements

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

We Offer

Competitive salary: Estimated to be $10,000/month
Opportunity to work on meaningful and exciting projects that change the world for the better
Collaboration with people from a variety of backgrounds
Encouragement for continuous learning and growth

About the Company

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your long-term growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community.

Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

To Apply

Please submit the following:

An updated resume / CV - please do so in PDF format
Thoughtful responses to our application questions

Life at Palantir

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. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.

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