About the role#
Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineers (FDIEs) build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure that powers Palantir’s platforms and production deployments. As an intern, you will work alongside full-time engineers to manage real production environments. You will have ownership over your work and operate with minimal supervision, similar to a small startup environment.
What you'll do#
- Deploy and operate Palantir software across production environments.
- Handle monitoring, alerting, configuration management, and system upgrades.
- Debug, improve, and optimize Palantir’s services and infrastructure to ensure reliability and scalability.
- Reduce manual operations by automating workflows, processes, and runbooks.
- Develop novel solutions using Palantir’s Foundry and Apollo platforms.
What you'll need#
- An engineering background, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages like Python, Java, Go, C++, or TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Planning on graduating in 2028, with this being your final internship before graduation.
- An active US Security clearance, or the eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
- Confidence troubleshooting complex systems and comfort working with large-scale production technologies.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions with minimal direction, and collaborate across teams.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position at $10,000 per month.
About Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies develops software for data integration and analytics. The company provides platforms for government and commercial enterprises to manage complex data sets. Its tools focus on data protection, governance, and artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Miami, the company employs nearly 6,000 people.
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