Hybrid Forward Deployed Reliability Engineer

at Palantir Technologies

• Job title: Forward Deployed Reliability Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $110,000 - $147,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Java, Python, Spark, SQL, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Ensure stability and reliability of mission-critical workflows in Palantir's software. Collaborate with teams to improve scalability and efficiency in technical operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stability and reliability of mission-critical workflows built on Palantir software
• Go on-call, responding quickly and effectively to mission-critical incidents
• Diagnose, resolve, and proactively prevent issues encountered in the field
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to increase the scalability and reliability of Foundry workflows for our customers
• Identify recurring pain points and inefficiencies, and take initiative to automate or streamline workflows
• Advocate for and implement product enhancements based on insights gleaned from the field
• Create clear, actionable documentation and share best practices to elevate team and company-wide reliability

Requirements

• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or other technical field.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve ambiguous technical and operational challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL
• Familiarity with parallel data processing and Spark job optimization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Resourcefulness and creativity in fast-paced dynamic environments
• Experience with root cause analysis and documenting solutions for broader impact
• Enthusiasm for hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
• Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
• 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
• Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
• Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan