Year at Palantir - Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - Commercial
Forward Deployed Software Engineer Intern builds custom AI-powered solutions directly with customers to solve critical real-world problems, or contributes to core Palantir platforms like Gotham and Foundry. Requires proficiency in programming languages and hands-on AI experience; open to undergrads.
About the job
Core Responsibilities
Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE):
- Work side by side with customers to understand toughest issues.
- Architect and build solutions leveraging business-critical data and AI advancements.
- Drive real-world impact on problems like predicting wildfire risks or optimizing global food supply chains.
- Experience autonomy of a startup with resources of an established tech company.
- Work in small, agile teams owning end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects.
Software Engineer:
- Build software at scale for Palantir Gotham, Foundry, or Apollo.
- Contribute high-quality code to products used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters.
- Join small teams focusing on specific product aspects like Foundry front-end or Gotham release infrastructure.
What We Value
- Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
What We Require
- Pursuing or received a degree in Engineering (preferably Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science).
- Proficiency with one or more programming languages: Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Hands-on experience applying AI (coursework, projects, internships, extracurriculars).
Skills
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, AI, Data Structures, Cloud Infrastructure, Storage Systems, Front-End Frameworks
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