About the role#
The American Tech Fellowship is a 12-week program designed to equip participants with the skills to deploy software in enterprise settings. You will gain experience using Palantir's Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) and earn a professional certification. This program focuses on practical innovation and industrial application. It is an unpaid fellowship.
What you'll do#
- Participate in a training program with Ontologize to build technical skills on Foundry and AIP.
- Attend live virtual sessions two weeknights each week, with optional sessions and office hours available.
- Dedicate 10 to 15 hours per week to instruction and project work.
- Learn to deploy software to solve complex problems in various enterprise settings.
- Engage directly with Palantir engineers and leadership.
What you'll need#
- At least 2 years of hands-on work experience in a technical setting or on-the-job technical processes.
- Experience in areas such as software, data, or automation.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C/C++, C#/.NET, Rust, Go, Java, or TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Experience with data science applications including SQL, MATLAB, Simulink, R, Julia, or Excel + VBA.
- Experience with process improvements, such as instrumenting, automating, or optimizing workflows.
- A history of prototyping and iterative testing.
- Formal study in fields like computer science, physics, electrical, mechanical, or control systems engineering, applied math, data science, mechatronics, or robotics is preferred, though no formal degree is required.
- Practical experience in industrial, logistics, clinical, construction, field service, energy, utility, military, small business, or workshop settings is valued.
- Experience with startup, maker-space, or hackathon projects that blend hardware and software.
- Contributions such as publications, patents, or open-source work in technical fields.
Location & details#
- The fellowship is remote.
- The program begins on January 13, 2027, as part of the Winter 2027 cohort.
About Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies develops software for data integration and analytics. The company provides platforms for government and commercial enterprises to manage complex data sets. Its tools focus on data protection, governance, and artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Miami, the company employs nearly 6,000 people.
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