Software Engineer, Internship - Defense Tech - Washington, D.C. (Start ASAP)

Software Engineer Intern role at Palantir focusing on defense tech, contributing to mission-critical products and collaborating across teams.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting delivery of Palantir Defense capabilities to critical mission partners.
• Participating throughout the product lifecycle from idea generation, design, prototyping to execution and shipping.
• Writing high-quality code for Palantir's Gotham product used by militaries worldwide.
• Collaborating closely with technical and non-technical team members to understand customer problems and build solutions.
• Working within small teams focused on specific product aspects, such as geospatial mapping or release infrastructure.
• Embracing software engineering principles of ownership, collaboration, and trust.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Experience coding in languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one before internship start.
• Planning to graduate in 2027, with this internship as the final before graduation.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with engineers, users, and non-technical team members.
• Willingness to learn, make independent decisions, and ask questions when needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary of $10,500 per month, subject to qualifications and experience.
• Potential additional benefits and long-term incentives not included in the salary estimate.
• Hybrid work options with encouragement to work onsite for collaboration and innovation.
• Commitment to health and well-being initiatives for employees.

Training & Development

• Mentorship pairing dedicated to intern growth and success.
• Opportunities to learn new languages and technologies in a collaborative environment.
• Exposure to diverse teams and product areas to build broad skills.

Career Progression

• Focus on individual strengths and interests rather than traditional career ladders.
• Multiple pathways to success and long-term growth within Palantir.

How to Apply

• Submit an updated resume/CV in PDF format.
• Provide thoughtful responses to application questions.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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