Forward Deployed Software Engineer Internship Commercial

Palantir; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,556 - 121,644; Full time

Job summary

Palantir is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer Intern in Chicago to tackle pressing challenges. The role offers responsibility from day one, collaborating closely with customers and stakeholders on innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant engineering field, proficiency in programming languages, and will be graduating in December 2027 or Spring 2028. Expect 25-50% travel. Join Palantir for a hands-on and dynamic internship experience.

Qualifications

• Graduating in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Proficiency with programming languages (Python, Java, etc.).
• Willing to travel 25-50% based on team needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders for architecture and design decisions.
• Build custom applications and production solutions.
• Embed with customers and take ownership of projects.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript)

Engineering degree in relevant fields

Problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt in teams

Education

Engineering degree (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.)

Job description

Forward Deployed Engineer, Internship

Forward Deployed Engineering is a radical commitment to the outcome. Embedding engineers directly with customers to tackle their most pressing challenges.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to make architecture and design decisions
• Wrestle with data at a scale that breaks assumptions and demands invention
• Build custom applications, LLM workflows, and production solutions engineered for a specific customer’s reality
• Own relationships with stakeholders from the users in the weeds to the executives making the calls

As an Intern, you will be entrusted with responsibility on day 1, not handed a ticket queue. You will embed with the customer, experience the chaos, and hold real ownership of projects from the first conversation to shipping solutions that change how they operate.

Desired Attributes

• Going where you’re needed most—embed where and when it matters. Expect 25–50% travel, depending on team and location.
• Agency—learn continuously, make decisions with incomplete information, and don’t wait to be told what to do next.
• Embracing the ambiguity—operate effectively in teams that mix technical and non‑technical people, and adapt when objectives shift or users push back.
• Intrinsic motivations—solve hard technical problems (data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front‑end frameworks) to achieve outcomes, not just because assigned.
• Ruthless goal orientation—do not operate within a product’s existing boundaries; push past, rewrite, or discard them entirely.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages (Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar).
• Must be graduating in December 2027 or Spring 2028.

Salary

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $10,000/month. Total compensation 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Palantir is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability.