Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - US Government

The role

You will work directly with customers on their biggest problems, designing and building software that uses their data. You will work in small teams with little supervision and own projects from start to finish.

What you will do

• Understand customers' greatest problems and design solutions that use their data
• Implement software solutions for customer operations
• Work on data architecture, large-scale data, and cloud infrastructure
• Build custom web apps
• Discuss solutions with customer executives
• Set strategy for your team
• Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects

Required qualifications

• Willingness to undergo a US government background investigation, depending on project requirements
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or TypeScript/JavaScript
• Must be planning on graduating in 2028
• Ability to learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal direction
• Ability to collaborate in teams of technical and non-technical people

Nice to have

• Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
• Ability to travel 25-50%

Benefits

• Life at Palantir programs for health and well-being
• Growth opportunities based on individual strengths and interests

Before you apply

• Willingness to undergo a US government background investigation may be required
• Must be planning on graduating in 2028; this must be your final internship before graduating
• Application requires an updated resume or CV in PDF format and written responses to application questions

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.