Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - US Government
Palantir Technologies is a world-changing company that builds the leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. The role of a Forward Deployed Software Engineer Intern involves working directly with customers to understand their problems and design solutions using data, while taking ownership of high-stakes projects in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- You’ll work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects
- Your day might span discussing architecture with fellow engineers, wrangling massive-scale data, coding a custom web app, speaking with customer executives, or establishing strategy for your team
- FDSE Interns are treated just like full time engineers, with significant freedom and ownership over their work
- Interns take responsibility for real world projects and outcomes that our customers rely on
Skills
- Willingness to undergo a US government background investigation, depending on US government project requirements
- Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science
- Proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
- Must be planning on graduating in 2027. This should be your final internship before graduating
- Ability to travel 25-50% preferred, but requirements vary by team and location
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