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The Role
Palantir has been selected as the prime contractor for the development and delivery of the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) ground station system, the Army's next-generation deep-sensing capability enabled by artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). The TITAN team will focus on the development of 10 TITAN prototypes, including five Advanced and five Basic variants, as well as the integration of new critical technologies to modernize the sensor to shooter workflow in support of Army long-range precision fires.
TITAN is a ground station that has access to Space, High Altitude, Aerial, and Terrestrial sensors to provide actionable targeting information for enhanced mission command and long-range precision fires. Palantir's TITAN solution is designed to maximize usability for Soldiers, incorporating tangible feedback and insights from Soldier touch points at every step of the development and configuration process. Building off Palantir's prior work delivering AI capabilities for the warfighter, Palantir is deploying the Army's first AI-defined vehicle and is looking for teammates to help deliver next-generation capability to meet the needs of future conflict.
Our U.S. Government team is looking for a skilled Site Reliability Engineer with an unbending commitment to security to join us. The ideal candidate will combine their engineering experience and drive to improve existing systems and processes, with the creativity to develop novel solutions to evolving challenges.
Core Responsibilities- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems and applications.
- Design, implement, and maintain containerized environments.
- Contribute to automation infrastructure and tools to streamline operations, deployment, and monitoring processes.
- Monitor and troubleshoot system and application performance, identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
- Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect systems and data, while prioritizing security.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and ensure seamless integration of new features.
- Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents to ensure timely resolution.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, proactively finding opportunities for improvement.
What We Value- Strong proficiency in Linux or Windows system administration and troubleshooting.
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience with containerization solutions such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, Rancher, or MicroK8s.
- Proficiency with programming and scripting languages such as Go, Bash, Java, and Python.
- Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Understanding of systems and network security principles and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to operate autonomously and without day-to-day direction.
What We Require- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) or on-premise hardware.
- Knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps principles and practices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Understanding of database systems and SQL.
- An active U.S. security clearance.
Salary
The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $125,000 - $185,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.
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.
- Relocation assistance.
- 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.
Life at Palantir
We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that's why we celebrate individuals' strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your long-term growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians' lives is just one of the ways we're investing in our community.
In keeping consistent with Palantir's values and culture, we believe employees are "better together" and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for "Remote" work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.
Palantir is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe that all Palantirians share the responsibility of upholding our commitment to these values and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to join us in solving the world's hardest problems.
Palantir is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible) and need to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.
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