Software Engineer Intern

Job Description

Year at Palantir – Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship – Commercial | Palantir Technologies

The Tone:
Palantir builds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. This role embeds engineers directly with customers to tackle their most pressing challenges. You will develop lifesaving drugs, forecast disruptions, and locate missing children using our platforms.

The TL;DR
• Role: Year at Palantir – Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship – Commercial
• Type: Internship
• Team: Embedded directly with customers in small, agile teams.
• Mission: Tackle pressing customer challenges by architecting and building AI-powered solutions.
• Tech Stack: Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, Data Structures, Storage Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Front-end Frameworks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Understand: Rapidly grasp customer challenges and business-critical data.
• Architect: Design solutions leveraging the latest advancements in AI.
• Build: Implement software platforms to transform how organizations operate.
• Drive: Deliver real-world impact on customers’ missions and critical industries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing or received a degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science preferred).
• Experience: Hands-on experience applying AI (coursework, projects, internships, extracurricular activities); U.S. security clearance eligibility is a plus.
• Skills: Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript; familiarity with data structures.