Palantir
Year at Palantir - Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - USG
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Internship · Posted Apr 23, 2026
- Education
- Pursuing or received a degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
About the job
Build and deploy software for customer problems or Palantir products, using data and AI to improve how organizations operate.
What you'll do
- Work directly with customers to understand challenges and architect and build solutions using business-critical data and AI.
- Own end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects in small, agile teams.
- Develop features for Palantir Gotham, Foundry, or Apollo.
What they ask for
- Pursuing or received a degree in Engineering; preferred fields include Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
- Hands-on experience applying AI through coursework, projects, internships, or relevant extracurricular activities.
- For USG: active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
Pay
$5,900 - $10,500/month (base salary)
Tools
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, Palantir Gotham, Palantir Foundry, Palantir Apollo
AI focus
Apply AI and build AI-powered solutions to address customer problems.
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