Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship

About the Role

Palantir is seeking interns for a year-long program to build software and deliver customer outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work on real problems, including deploying AI-powered solutions, building future software platforms, and transforming organizational operations. Interns will be held to the same performance standards as full-time engineers, with career progression based on merit and impact. This position provides deep insight into critical industries and institutions, leveraging Palantir's platforms and cutting-edge AI to help organizations unlock data potential for smarter, faster decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build software and deliver customer outcomes.
• Help customers deploy AI-powered solutions.
• Build the software platforms of the future.
• Transform how organizations operate.
• Work with customers to understand their toughest issues.
• Architect and build solutions leveraging business-critical data and AI.
• Drive real-world impact through technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Own end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects in small, agile teams.
• Contribute high-quality code directly to Palantir Gotham, Palantir Foundry, or Palantir Apollo.
• Create features used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters globally.
• Focus on specific aspects of a product, such as a front-end application or release infrastructure.
• Communicate and collaborate with teams to share context, skills, and experience.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing or received a degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
• Hands-on experience applying AI (through coursework, personal projects, internships, or relevant extracurricular activities).
• Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• For USG roles: An active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one, is required.
• For all other roles: An active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one, is a plus but not required.
• This opportunity is open to freshmen and sophomores, as well as juniors and seniors in college.

Qualifications

• Exceptional students willing to do work that matters.
• Demonstrated ability in how you think and what you can build.