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Software Engineer, Internship - Production Infrastructure

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations, helping organizations develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, and locate missing children.
$126,000
Backend
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Job Description

Palantir Technologies is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join their Production Infrastructure team, offering an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers critical decision-making worldwide. This role, based in Washington, D.C., offers a monthly salary of $10,500 and is perfect for students graduating in 2027.

The position involves working on crucial infrastructure components including Rubix, Apollo, and Mission Manager platforms that serve advanced civil and defense agencies globally. As an intern, you'll be fully immersed in the development process, from ideation to deployment, while being supported by a dedicated mentor. The role requires hands-on experience with various technologies, including Java, Go, TypeScript, and modern tools like Kubernetes, Cilium, and React.

What makes this opportunity unique is the real-world impact of your work. You'll be contributing to platforms that help organizations develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, and locate missing children. The role offers significant growth potential, with exposure to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the chance to work on systems that operate at massive scale.

Palantir values collaboration and ownership, encouraging engineers to think independently while feeling supported by their team. The company promotes a culture of excellence and inclusion, offering comprehensive health and well-being benefits. While the role requires in-person presence to foster creativity and innovation, some hybrid work options may be available.

The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background, be familiar with data structures and cloud infrastructure, and either hold or be eligible for a US Security clearance. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to work with diverse teams, cutting-edge technology, and make a meaningful impact on critical global challenges while building a strong foundation for your software engineering career.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Internship - Production Infrastructure

  • Own every phase of the product lifecycle—from generating ideas and designing prototypes to executing features and shipping releases
  • Work with both technical and non-technical colleagues to uncover real customer problems and deliver solutions
  • Contribute to platforms like Rubix and Apollo
  • Work on Environment Platform: a Kubernetes-based PaaS spanning hundreds of production clusters
  • Develop secure, fleet-wide deployment and change-management for complex microservice suites
  • Work on Signals: full suite of observability and alerting tools

Requirements For Software Engineer, Internship - Production Infrastructure

Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Kubernetes
React
Go
  • Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, and Physics
  • Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools
  • Experience coding in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
  • Must be planning on graduating in 2027
  • Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance

Benefits For Software Engineer, Internship - Production Infrastructure

Medical Insurance
  • Health and well-being benefits
  • Hybrid work options (for some roles)
  • Mentorship program

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