Software Engineer, Internship

Software Engineer Intern

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data‑driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll have an opportunity to grow more quickly than you ever envisioned, as you contribute high‑quality code directly to Palantir Gotham, Palantir Foundry, or Palantir Apollo. You’ll create features used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters around the world. Palantir’s Product Development organization is made up of small teams of Software Engineers, each focusing on a specific aspect of a product.

• Involved throughout the product lifecycle—from idea generation, design, and prototyping to execution and shipping—while being paired with a mentor dedicated to your growth.
• Collaborate closely with technical and non‑technical counterparts to understand our customers’ problems and build products that tackle them.
• Meet customers where possible, such as touring an auto‑manufacturer or joining an analyst at their desk, to understand their mission and difficulties.

• Ownership
  :
  See projects through from beginning to end despite obstacles.
• Collaboration
  :
  Work internally with other Software Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and Product Reliability Engineers, and partner with business development teams to solve customer problems.
• Trust
  :
  Trust each other to manage time and priorities, while giving space to think independently.

• Languages:
  
  Java, Go, Typescript (and the ability to learn new languages quickly).
• Open‑source technologies:
  Cassandra, Spark, Elasticsearch, React, Redux.
• Build tools:
  Gradle, Git Hub.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineers, users, and non‑technical team members.
• Willingness to learn, make independent decisions, and ask questions when needed.
• Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance.
• Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front‑end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Experience coding in Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Planning to graduate in 2028 (this should be your final internship before graduating).
• Updated resume or CV in PDF format.
• Thoughtful responses to application questions.

The estimated salary range for this position is $10,500 per month. Total compensation will be determined by each individual’s qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes benefits and potential future long‑term incentives.

Palantir values excellence regardless of background and encourages employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week). Some roles allow remote work on an exceptional basis; if this posting specifies Onsite, you are required to work from an office.

We promote health and well‑being across all areas of Palantirian lives and invest in our community. For more information on life at Palantir, see our Life at Palantir page.

Palantir is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including veterans and people with disabilities. The company is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who need them.

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