Palantir

Software Engineer, Internship - Defense Tech

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2 years ago
Washington, DC, USAIntern

Responsibilities

  • Contribute high-quality code directly to the Palantir Gotham defense product.
  • Support the full product lifecycle from idea generation, design, and prototyping through execution and shipping.
  • Build software that securely integrates and visualizes data and supports mission-critical defense operations.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, product reliability engineers, users, and other partners to solve customer problems.
  • Learn and develop under the guidance of a dedicated mentor.

Requirements

  • Have an engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Be familiar with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
  • Have experience coding in languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
  • Hold an active US security clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain one before the internship begins.
  • Be planning to graduate in 2028, with this internship serving as the final internship before graduation.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with engineers, users, and non-technical team members.
  • Be willing to learn, make decisions independently, and ask questions when needed.

Benefits

  • Work with a dedicated mentor focused on growth and success.
  • Palantir supports employee health, well-being, growth, and accessible hiring processes.
  • Employees are encouraged to work from company offices; many teams offer hybrid work one or two days per week, while exceptional remote arrangements may be available based on business needs.
  • The role is an internship for students graduating in 2028.

Tech Stack

Apache CassandraApache SparkC++ElasticsearchGoGradleJavaJavaScriptPythonReactReduxTypeScript

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About Palantir

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-powered automation for every decision. At Palantir, our software powers AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprises in the West, from the factory floors to the front lines. Our platforms feature advanced tools for data protection, governance, responsible use of AI, and civilian protection capabilities for defense applications. Dominate your most complex problems with Palantir.

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