Palantir
Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, Internship - US Government
Washington, D.C · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- You'll be treated as a full member of the team, with real ownership over the work you take on.
- As an FDIE intern, your responsibilities look similar to those at a small startup, with the resources, stability, and mentorship of an established tech company.
- FDIE interns are treated just like full-time engineers, with significant freedom and ownership over their work.
Responsibilities
- Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineers (FDIEs) build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure that powers Palantir's platforms and production deployments.
- You'll work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of real infrastructure projects.
- Develop novel solutions in Palantir's Foundry and Apollo platforms to solve infrastructure challenges
- 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.
- Debug, improve, and optimize Palantir's services and infrastructure with a focus on long-term reliability and scalability
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to have
- Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
Compensation
- Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors.
Benefits
- Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians' lives is just one of the ways we're investing in our community.
Company info
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities.
- We are proud to be an
Equal opportunity
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance prior to start of internship
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