# Year at Palantir - Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - USG
**Company:** [Palantir](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/palantir)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, AI, Data Structures, Cloud Infrastructure, Storage Systems, Front-End Frameworks
**Posted:** 2026-04-23
> Forward Deployed Software Engineer intern embeds with USG customers to architect and deploy AI-powered data solutions for critical missions, held to full engineer standards. Requires programming proficiency, AI experience, and US security clearance eligibility.
## Job Description
## 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 wildfire risk prediction, global supply chain adaptation.
- 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.
- Create features for research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts.
- Join small product teams focusing on front-end applications, release infrastructure, etc.

## What We Value
- Familiarity with **data structures**, **storage systems**, **cloud infrastructure**, **front-end frameworks**.
- For USG: Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility/willingness to obtain (required).
- Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors.

## What We Require
- Pursuing/received degree in Engineering (preferably **Computer Science**, **Mathematics**, **Software Engineering**, **Physics**, **Data Science**).
- Proficiency with one or more programming languages: **Python**, **Java**, **C++**, **TypeScript/JavaScript**.
- Hands-on experience applying **AI** (coursework, projects, internships, extracurriculars).
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