Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, New Grad

Palantir Technologies

Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer developing scalable and reliable services for data-driven decisions at Palantir. Collaborating with teams to solve critical government challenges in an engineering environment.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing Palantir software, with a strong focus on automation, reliability, and scalability. Proficient in programming and technical troubleshooting, with the ability to develop innovative solutions in Palantir's platforms.

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Palantir Software OperationsProgramming Proficiency in Java, Go, Python, JavaScriptTechnical Troubleshooting SupportAutomation of Workflows and ProcessesActive US Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Configuration ManagementMonitoring and AlertingDebugging and OptimizationInfrastructure MigrationSoftware Development

Tools & Technologies

Palantir FoundryPalantir Apollo

Certifications & Qualifications

US Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Computer ScienceMathematicsSoftware EngineeringPhysicsData Science

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApolloGoJavaJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle support and operations of Palantir software, including monitoring and alerting, configuration management, and upgrades
Deploy new Palantir products at customer deployments and perform migrations to the latest infrastructure types
Debug, improve, and optimize Palantir’s services and infrastructure with a focus on long-term reliability and scalability
Reduce manual operations and automate workflows, processes, and/or runbooks where possible
Provide technical troubleshooting support for production issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on operations. Participate in a support on-call schedule.
Develop novel solutions in Palantir’s Foundry and Apollo platforms to solve infrastructure challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
Strong coder with shown proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan