Software Engineer Intern – Data-Driven Decisions

Job Description

About the Role
This internship role at Palantir is for undergrads eager to tackle real-world problems. You will build software and deliver customer outcomes, contributing to AI-powered solutions and future software platforms that transform how organizations operate. This program offers a chance to engage in critical work alongside engineers and customers, making a significant impact.

What You’ll Do
• Build software and deliver customer outcomes
• Work on real problems, helping customers deploy AI-powered solutions
• Build the software platforms of the future and transform how organizations operate
• Do real, critical work with engineers and customers building the future
• Contribute high-quality code directly to Palantir Gotham, Palantir Foundry, or Palantir Apollo
• Own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Are an exceptional student willing to do work that matters
• Care about how you think and what you can build, not just your resume
• Have familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
• Are pursuing or received a degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
• Have proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
• Have hands-on experience applying AI (whether through coursework, personal projects, internships, or relevant extracurricular activities)
• For USG roles, have an active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one

Bonus Qualifications
• For all other roles, an active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one, is a plus but not required

Role Highlights & Compensation
• This opportunity is open to freshmen and sophomores, as well as juniors and seniors in college.
• You will be held to the same performance standards as any Palantir engineer, with career progression based purely on merit and impact.
• Every incentive points toward putting our best people in the highest-leverage positions, as fast as possible.
• You will have the rare opportunity to gain deep insight into and directly influence some of the world’s most critical industries and institutions.
• FDSE Interns experience the autonomy of a startup, with the resources, mentorship, and stability of an established tech company, and are treated as full members of the engineering team entrusted with significant freedom and ownership.
• Software Engineer Interns have an opportunity to grow more quickly than ever envisioned, contributing to products within small teams that encourage communication and collaboration.
• Many interns find they want to stay after the program.
• The salary range for this position is estimated to be $5,900 – $10,500/month.