Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - US Government

Palantir Technologies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 101,556 - 121,644; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Hybrid work options

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Palantir Technologies is looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer Intern in New York City. In this role, you will work with clients to solve their toughest challenges and design data-driven solutions using Palantir’s platforms.

You'll take on significant responsibilities in diverse teams, tackling real-world projects that directly impact customers. Ideal candidates should have an engineering background and be proficient in one or more programming languages.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo a US government background investigation.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages.
• Must be planning on graduating in 2028.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to design and implement data solutions.
• Own end-to-end project execution with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with teams on architecture and customer strategies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creativity

Technical skills

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

Education

Engineering background (Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, Data Science)

Job description

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.

The Role

Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) work directly with customers to quickly understand their greatest problems and design and implement solutions using data. Our customers rely on Palantir’s platforms for some of their most critical operations, and projects often start with open-ended questions like “How do we evaluate wildfire risk and optimize a power grid?” or “How do we quickly assess our food supply chain and deliver life‑saving assistance on time?” As an FDSE, you’ll apply problem‑solving, creativity, and technical skills to help organizations use their data to drive real impact in the world.

Core Responsibilities

As an FDSE Intern, your responsibilities resemble those at a small startup, with the resources, stability, and mentorship of an established tech company. You’ll work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end‑to‑end execution of high‑stakes projects. Your day might involve discussing architecture with fellow engineers, wrangling massive‑scale data, coding a custom web app, speaking with customer executives, or establishing strategy for your team. Interns are treated like full‑time engineers, with significant freedom and ownership, and take responsibility for real‑world projects and outcomes that customers rely on.

Our Principles

• Impact: We address meaningful and exciting projects that change the world for the better.
• Ownership: We see projects through from beginning to end, working through obstacles, trusting each other to handle priorities, and giving people the space to think for themselves.
• Collaboration: We work internally with various backgrounds—other FDSEs, product teams, and deployment strategists—and externally with customers on site to understand and tackle their problems.
• Growth: We believe experiential learning is a best teacher, encouraging new challenges and opportunities for growth, and sharing knowledge.

What We Value

• Willingness and interest to travel as needed to client sites. Ability to travel 25‑50% preferred, but requirements vary by team and location.
• Ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal direction.
• Ability to collaborate in teams of technical and non‑technical individuals, comfortable working in an evolving environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users.
• An eagerness to creatively solve technical problems with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front‑end frameworks, and other tools.
• Interest in working with and using large‑scale data to solve valuable business problems.

What We Require

• Willingness to undergo a US government background investigation, depending on US government project requirements.
• Engineering background, 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.
• Must be planning on graduating in 2028. This should be your final internship before graduating.

To Apply, Please Submit The Following

• An updated resume/CV in PDF format.
• Thoughtful responses to our application questions.

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $10,000 per month. Total compensation will be determined by each individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes benefits and potential long‑term incentives.

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, celebrating strengths, skills, and interests from first interview to long‑term growth. Health and well‑being are integral to our community, offering various pathways to success across regions. In line with our culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in‑person work fosters connectivity and innovation. Many teams offer hybrid options; some roles allow remote work on an exceptional basis. If the posting is specified as onsite, you are required to work from an office.

Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including veterans and those with disabilities. We are committed to making the hiring process accessible and will provide reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation, please reach out.

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