Foundations Software Engineer Intern: Build Scalable Infra

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. As an Software Engineering Intern in Palantir Foundations, you’ll help build shared infrastructure underpinning Palantir Foundry, Gotham, and Apollo, while growing under a mentor and gaining exposure to scalable data systems.

You’ll work across backend, frontend, and storage infrastructure categories, collaborate with engineers and customers, and learn through hands-on projects in a fast-paced environment that

Qualifications

• Engineering background in CS/Math/SE/Physics.
• Familiarity with data structures and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience coding in Java, C++, Python, TS/JavaScript.
• Final internship before graduating in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Build features to improve developer experience for Palantir engineers.
• Improve scalability and reliability of Palantir’s platforms.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates across product lifecycles.

Skills

Engineering background

Data structures

Cloud infrastructure

Frontend frameworks

Java

C++

Python

TypeScript

Education

CS/Math/SE/Physics degree

Tools

Cassandra

Spark

Elasticsearch

React

Redux

Gradle

CircleCI

GitHub

Job description

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. As an Software Engineering Intern in Palantir Foundations, you’ll help build shared infrastructure underpinning Palantir Foundry, Gotham, and Apollo, while growing under a mentor and gaining exposure to scalable data systems.

You’ll work across backend, frontend, and storage infrastructure categories, collaborate with engineers and customers, and learn through hands-on projects in a fast-paced environment that