About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern within the Foundations organization, you will build shared infrastructure that supports Palantir platforms. You will join a small team of engineers focused on backend, developer, frontend, or storage infrastructure. You will work alongside a mentor to grow your technical skills while contributing to the systems that allow our software to operate at scale.
What you'll do#
- Build features that improve the developer experience for other Palantir engineers.
- Improve the scalability and reliability of Palantir platforms.
- Participate in the full product lifecycle, from initial design to execution and rollout.
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical counterparts to identify and solve problems for developers and customers.
What you'll need#
- An engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Familiarity with technical concepts including data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks.
- Experience coding in languages such as Java, C++, Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
- Must be planning to graduate in 2028.
- Active US Security clearance, or the eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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