# Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, Internship - US Government at palantir

- Company: palantir
- What the company does: We build software that empowers organizations to effectively integrate their data, decisions, and operations. Backed by Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.palantir.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/palantir/8f362a1f-1eff-4327-94c1-ff46e2101c69
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palantir-forward-deployed-infrastructure-engineer-internship-us-government-2/

## About the role

Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineers (FDIEs) build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure that powers Palantir’s platforms and production deployments. As an FDIE intern, you’ll work alongside full-time FDIEs to deploy and operate Palantir software across real production environments, automate manual processes, and develop novel solutions to infrastructure challenges using tools like Foundry and Apollo.

## What they're looking for

- Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance prior to start of internship
- Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
- 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. This should be your final internship before graduating

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