Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - Defense Tech

About this role

Palantir seeks a Forward Deployed Software Engineer Intern to work directly with defense customers, designing and implementing data-driven solutions for critical military operations. You'll join a small team with significant autonomy, contributing to real projects that support mission planning, personnel management, and operational communications.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with defense customers to identify and solve complex operational challenges
• Design and implement end-to-end software solutions using Palantir's defense platforms
• Develop custom applications and manage large-scale data integration
• Communicate with mission partners and integrate with legacy systems
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical strategy planning
• Own high-stakes projects with minimal supervision

What they're looking for

• Software engineering and full-stack development
• Data integration and management
• Web application development
• System architecture and design
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Communication and customer interaction
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Adaptability to diverse technical challenges

Benefits

• Mentorship from established tech company engineers
• Significant autonomy and ownership of meaningful projects
• Exposure to critical defense and national security operations
• Access to enterprise-scale resources and infrastructure
• Real-world impact on mission-critical systems
• Full-time engineer treatment and responsibilities