Year at Palantir - Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - USG

Palantir · Delta

Hours: Internship
Where: Washington, D.C.
Posted: Apr 23

Build software and deliver customer outcomes. You'll work on real problems: helping customers deploy AI-powered solutions, building the software platforms of the future, and transforming how organizations operate. You'll be held to the same performance standards as any Palantir engineer, and your career progression will be based purely on merit and impact. Every incentive we have points toward putting our best people in the highest-leverage positions, as fast as possible.

You’ll have the rare opportunity to gain deep insight into and directly influence some of the world’s most critical industries and institutions. By building on Palantir’s powerful platforms leveraging integrated cutting-edge AI, you’ll help organizations unlock the full potential of their data to make smarter, faster decisions.

Core Responsibilities

What they want

Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
For USG: 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
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 (whether through coursework, personal projects, internships, or relevant extracurricular activities)