Palantir

Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - US Government

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over 4 years ago
New York, NY, USAIntern
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Responsibilities

  • Work directly with customers to understand their highest-priority problems and implement data-driven software solutions.
  • Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects in small teams with minimal supervision.
  • Discuss software architecture, work with large-scale data, build custom web applications, engage customer executives, and help establish team strategy.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external customers, often at customer sites.

Requirements

  • Be planning to graduate in 2028, with this internship serving as the final internship before graduation.
  • Have an engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
  • Be proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
  • Be willing to undergo a US government background investigation when required by the project.
  • Be able to learn continuously, work independently, collaborate with technical and non-technical people, and solve technical problems creatively.
  • Interest in working with large-scale data and willingness to travel as needed; ability to travel 25–50% is preferred, with requirements varying by team and location.

Benefits

  • Estimated salary is $10,000 per month, excluding benefits and potential long-term incentives.
  • Interns receive mentorship, stability, resources, significant freedom, and ownership comparable to full-time engineers.
  • The company encourages in-office work; many teams offer hybrid schedules with working from home one or two days per week, while exceptional remote arrangements may be available based on business need.
  • The role involves real-world projects with opportunities for experiential learning, growth, and meaningful customer impact.

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Forward Deployed
Palantir

About Palantir

5,001-10,000 employees

Palantir builds data-integration and AI-driven analytics platforms used by governments and large enterprises to run operations and make decisions. Its core products, including Gotham and Foundry (with Apollo for deployment), are sold via software subscriptions and implementation services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Miami, it is NYSE-listed and deployed across defense, intelligence, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

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