Washington, D.C. On-site Employment $135,000 - $200,000/year

Palantir Technologies is hiring a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer - US Government

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain software systems with emphasis on monitoring, alerting, and configuration management, while managing version upgrades.
  • Implement new platform releases at client sites and transition existing deployments to modern infrastructure architectures.
  • Diagnose and enhance backend services and infrastructure to improve long-term performance, stability, and growth capacity.
  • Minimize manual intervention by automating operational workflows, processes, and standard procedures.
  • Deliver technical support for live system issues, driving rapid resolution with limited disruption; participate in rotating on-call coverage.
  • Design and build custom tools within Foundry and Apollo to address complex infrastructure problems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and qualifying dependents.
  • Automatic enrollment in basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability protection.
  • Eligibility for commuter expense benefits.
  • Financial and logistical support for qualifying relocation moves.
  • Unlimited paid time off without accrual limits, subject to team coordination.
  • Guaranteed two weeks of paid leave scheduled at year-end, adjusted for operational needs.
  • Ten company-recognized paid holidays annually.
  • Leave of absence options for military duty, health-related needs, and other qualifying events.
  • Paid parental leave and access to subsidized backup childcare for all parents.
  • Benefits supporting fertility treatments, adoption, surrogacy, and reproductive preservation.
  • One-time financial stipend to assist with costs associated with a new child.
  • Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.

Work Arrangement

On-site

Other

  • Must possess an active US security clearance at the Top Secret level or higher.
  • Required to join a rotating on-call support schedule.
  • Onsite office presence is mandatory when the position is listed as Onsite.
  • Some teams may offer hybrid work models, allowing remote work one or two days per week.
  • Remote work is permitted only under rare circumstances and must originate from the employee's state of record.
About company
Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies is a data analytics and software company that specializes in big data integration, analysis, and intelligence solutions for government and private sector organizations.
All jobs at Palantir Technologies Visit website
Job Details
Category infrastructure
Posted 15 days ago