Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - US Government

About this role

Palantir seeks Forward Deployed Software Engineer interns to work directly with government and institutional customers, solving critical data challenges through custom software solutions. You'll own end-to-end projects in small teams, applying technical skills to real-world problems spanning data analysis, application development, and customer collaboration.

What you'll do

• Work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and design tailored solutions
• Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects with minimal supervision
• Develop custom software applications and conduct data engineering at scale
• Collaborate on system architecture decisions with fellow engineers
• Engage with customer executives to align technical solutions with business needs
• Contribute to team strategy and problem-solving across diverse industries

What they're looking for

• Software engineering and full-stack development
• Data engineering and data pipeline work
• Problem-solving and creative thinking
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Systems architecture and design
• Web application development
• Technical project ownership
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

Benefits

• Work on critical real-world projects with measurable impact
• Mentorship from established tech company with startup autonomy
• Exposure to major industries and institutions
• Treated as full-time engineer with significant ownership
• Based in Washington, D.C.
• Access to Palantir's leading data platforms