# Year at Palantir - Software Engineer, Internship

**Company:** [Palantir](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/palantir)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, Data Structures, Cloud Infrastructure, front-end frameworks, AI
**Posted:** 2026-03-20

> Internship for college students (freshmen through seniors) to work as either a Forward Deployed Software Engineer embedded with customers building AI-powered data solutions or as a Software Engineer contributing to core Palantir platforms like Gotham, Foundry, and Apollo. Requires CS/engineering background, programming proficiency, and hands-on AI experience.

## Job Description

## Core Responsibilities

You have two internship role options.

**Forward Deployed Software Engineer:**
- Work side by side with customers, rapidly understanding their toughest issues.
- Architect and build solutions that leverage business-critical data and the latest advancements in AI.
- Experience the autonomy of a startup with resources, mentorship, and stability of an established tech company.
- Treated as full members of the engineering team with significant freedom and ownership over meaningful projects.
- Work in small, agile teams and own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects.

**Software Engineer:**
- Build software at scale to transform how organizations use data.
- Contribute high-quality code directly to Palantir Gotham, Palantir Foundry, or Palantir Apollo.
- Create features used by research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters.
- Join small teams focusing on specific aspects of a product (e.g., Foundry front-end application or Gotham release infrastructure).
- Communicate and collaborate among teams to share context, skills, and experience.

## What We Value
- Exceptional students willing to do work that matters.
- How you think and what you can build.
- Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
- For USG: An active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one, is required.
- For all other roles: An active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one, is a plus but not required.

## What We Require
- Pursuing or received a degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
- Proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
- Hands-on experience applying AI (whether through coursework, personal projects, internships, or relevant extracurricular activities).

Note: This opportunity is open to freshmen and sophomores, as well as juniors and seniors in college.

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