About the role#
Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineers (FDIEs) build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure powering Palantir’s platforms and production deployments. As an intern, you will work alongside full-time engineers to deploy software, automate manual processes, and develop solutions to infrastructure challenges. You will be treated as a full member of the team with ownership over your projects, working in small teams to execute real-world infrastructure tasks.
What you'll do#
- Deploy and operate Palantir software across production environments, including managing upgrades, configuration, and monitoring.
- Debug, improve, and optimize services and infrastructure to ensure long-term reliability and scalability.
- Reduce manual operations by automating workflows, processes, and runbooks.
- Develop novel solutions using Palantir’s Foundry and Apollo platforms.
- Collaborate with other FDIEs and product teams to discuss systems architecture and solve technical problems.
What you'll need#
- Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, Go, C++, or TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Comfort working with large-scale production systems and technologies, including load balancing, distributed systems, and configuration management.
- Must be planning on graduating in 2028.
- Active US Security clearance, or the eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
Location & details#
- Location: Palo Alto, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
