About the role#
As a Product Design intern for the US Government team, you will take on responsibilities similar to a full-time designer. You will work on product teams with minimal supervision, owning the end-to-end execution of real product features. You will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to refine and evolve the quality of our software.
What you'll do#
- Lead design sprints and define early product concepts for your team.
- Execute interaction and visual design, including high-level workflows and micro-interactions.
- Conduct informal user research, pairing qualitative methods like usability tests with quantitative product and usage metrics.
- Advocate for design consistency by creating flexible and reusable UI components.
- Communicate design rationale and collaborate with engineers to prototype and build products.
What you'll need#
- Active US Security clearance or the eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
- Current enrollment with a planned graduation date in 2028.
- A portfolio demonstrating at least one software interface design project.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Figma.
- Basic familiarity with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Typescript is appreciated to facilitate collaboration with engineering teams.
- Ability to work independently, ask questions, and incorporate feedback in an iterative process.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Palo Alto, California.
- The position is a full-time, paid internship.
- Hiring is conducted on a rolling basis.
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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