Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer

Palantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations, helping partners develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, and locate missing children.
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer

Palantir Technologies, a global leader in data-driven software solutions, is seeking a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer to join their London team. This role sits at the intersection of DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, and Software Development, focusing on building and maintaining high-performance, scalable services for Palantir's cutting-edge platforms.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with critical systems that solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. As a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing software and supporting systems that are vital to government operations. The role combines hands-on coding with systems architecture, requiring both technical depth and operational excellence.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the level of autonomy and responsibility you'll have in a dynamic environment. You'll work with industry-leading LLM and AI technology, and have the freedom to choose the best tools for each challenge. The position requires creative problem-solving skills and the ability to automate processes effectively.

Working at Palantir means joining a company that values individual growth and community well-being. The company promotes a strong in-person culture while offering hybrid work options, believing that face-to-face collaboration drives innovation. You'll be part of a team that's responsible for the full lifecycle of their services, from development to production support.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong engineering background, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on systems that help develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, and locate missing children, among other critical missions.

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Responsibilities For Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer

  • 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
  • Debug, improve, and optimize Palantir's services and infrastructure
  • Reduce manual operations and automate workflows
  • Provide technical troubleshooting support for production issues
  • Participate in a support on-call schedule

Requirements For Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer

Java
Python
JavaScript
Go
Linux
Kubernetes
  • 2+ years of relevant, post-college work experience
  • Strong engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
  • Strong coding proficiency in Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
  • Experience with troubleshooting complex systems issues
  • Knowledge of large scale production systems and technologies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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