Forward-Deployed Infrastructure Engineer Intern

FDE Times; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Palantir is seeking a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer (FDIE) intern to assist in deploying and operating Palantir software across production environments. You will build automation, debug distributed systems, and own end-to-end infrastructure projects within small teams.

You’ll work with Foundry and Apollo, gaining mentorship and real ownership while contributing to scalable solutions and long-term reliability. Eligible candidates may require US security clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain before internship.
• Engineering background in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics or Data Science.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages listed above.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying Palantir software across production environments.
• Develop automation to replace manual runbooks and streamline operations.
• Collaborate with engineers to design scalable infrastructure improvements.
• Participate in debugging distributed systems and enhancing reliability.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

TypeScript/JavaScript

C++

Cloud/DevOps

Education

Engineering background (CS/Math/SE/Phys/Data Sci)

Job description

Palantir is seeking a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer (FDIE) intern to assist in deploying and operating Palantir software across production environments. You will build automation, debug distributed systems, and own end-to-end infrastructure projects within small teams.

You’ll work with Foundry and Apollo, gaining mentorship and real ownership while contributing to scalable solutions and long-term reliability. Eligible candidates may require US security clearance readiness.