Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer

Palantir, a leading software company specializing in data-driven decisions and operations, is seeking a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in London. This role combines DevOps expertise with hands-on software development, focusing on building and maintaining high-performance, scalable services for Palantir's platforms and products.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on critical systems that solve important government challenges. As a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing software and providing crucial support for mission-critical systems. The role emphasizes the "you build it, you run it" philosophy, where engineering teams take ownership of their services in production.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include handling support and operations of Palantir software, deploying new products, debugging and optimizing services, and automating workflows. You'll work closely with forward deployed teams and product teams, participating in systems design and maintaining production environments.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of post-college experience, strong coding skills in languages like Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript, and a solid engineering background. You should be comfortable troubleshooting complex systems independently, working with large-scale production systems, and have excellent communication skills.

At Palantir, they value individual strengths and provide opportunities for growth beyond traditional career ladders. The company promotes a collaborative, in-person work culture while offering hybrid options for better work-life balance. Join Palantir to be part of a team that's building solutions for some of the world's most important institutions.