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Year at Palantir - Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - USG

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 with end-to-end project ownership. Requires programming proficiency and AI experience; open to undergrads with security clearance eligibility.

New York, NYSolutions ArchitectureOnsiteEntry level

About the role

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
  • Drive real-world impact on problems like wildfire risk prediction, global food supply chain optimization
  • Work in small, agile teams with end-to-end ownership of high-stakes projects

Software Engineer

  • Contribute high-quality code to Palantir Gotham, Foundry, or Apollo
  • Build features for research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts
  • Join small product teams focusing on specific aspects like Foundry front-end or Gotham release infrastructure

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)

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

Skills

PythonJavaC++TypeScriptJavaScriptAIData StructuresStorage SystemsCloud InfrastructureFront-End Frameworks

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