Software Engineer, Internship - Defense Tech

The role

You will build software for Palantir's defense product line, Gotham, and ship code directly to it. You will work on mission-critical tools used by militaries, and you will be paired with a mentor.

What you will do

• Take part in the product lifecycle: idea generation, design, prototyping, execution and shipping
• Contribute high-quality code directly to the Gotham product
• Work with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand customer problems and build products that solve them
• Work with a mentor dedicated to your growth and success

Required qualifications

• Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or Physics
• Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks and other technical tools
• Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one before the start of the internship
• Experience coding in languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript or similar
• Must be planning to graduate in 2028

Benefits

• Mentorship from a dedicated mentor
• Opportunity to learn across many aspects of each product through collaboration between teams
• Health and well-being programs

Before you apply

• An active US Security clearance is required, or you must be eligible and willing to obtain one before the internship starts
• You must be planning to graduate in 2028
• Submit an updated resume or CV in PDF format and thoughtful responses to the application questions
• Palantir will never ask you to submit a payment or share financial information during the interview process

About the company

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations. Its platforms help partners develop drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions and locate missing children.