Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - Year at Palantir

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Interns work on impactful AI-powered solutions and software platforms, directly influencing critical industries while gaining hands-on experience in a unique role.

A World-Changing Company 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. Palantir Year We've had surging demand from undergrads who want to get into the arena faster. You've told us you can't sit in lectures while the biggest story of our lifetime is written around you. It's clearer every day, it's being written faster than ever. If that's your spirit, you'll feel right at home here. Come join us for a year. Do real, critical work with the engineers and customers building the future. Many of our interns find they want to stay — perhaps you will too. The Role 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. At Palantir, the Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) role isn’t just a job title: it’s the blueprint. We pioneered this unique position, embedding talented engineers directly with our customers to tackle their most pressing challenges head-on. As an FDSE, you’ll be at the intersection of world-changing problems and impactful technology, shaping solutions where they matter most. FDSEs work side by side with our customers, rapidly understanding their toughest issues; architecting and building solutions that leverage business-critical data and the latest advancements in AI to solve them. Whether it’s “How do we predict and mitigate wildfire risks to optimize power grids?” or “How can we analyze and adapt a global food supply chain to deliver life-saving aid on time?”, you’ll use your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to drive real-world impact. 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 As an FDSE Intern, you’ll experience the autonomy of a startup, with the resources, mentorship, and stability of an established tech company. FDSE Interns are treated as full members of the engineering team, entrusted with significant freedom and ownership over meaningful projects. Your contributions will have a direct impact on our customers’ missions and the real world. You’ll work in small, agile teams and own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects, including: •  Collaborating with fellow engineers on architecture and design decisions •  Wrangling massive-scale data and using AI to accelerate and enhance critical operations •  Developing custom applications tailored to customer needs •  Engaging directly with customer stakeholders, from technical teams to executives •  Shaping team strategy and driving projects from ideation to deployment, increasing your pain threshold to deliver real value What We’re Looking For Exceptional students who are willing to do work that matters. We care about how you think and what you can build, not just your resume. What We Require
  • Currently enrolled at a U.S. university as sophomore or junior year and looking to join us for 1 year
  • Engineering degree, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
  • Proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
  • Salary

    The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $10,000/month. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

    Palantir builds software that enables data-driven decisions and operations for organizations tackling complex challenges. Our platforms serve a diverse range of partners, providing tools to develop lifesaving drugs, predict supply chain issues, and locate missing individuals, among other critical applications. What sets us apart is our ability to integrate and analyze vast amounts of data, empowering users to make informed decisions in high-stakes scenarios.

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