Palantir
Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - Commercial
Chicago, IL · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- The Forward Deployed Engineer, Internship Forward Deployed Engineering is a radical commitment to the outcome.
- As an FDE, you'll be at the intersection of world-changing problems and impactful technology, shaping solutions where they matter most.
- From hospital beds to factory floors, Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) embed themselves in the customer's reality until the problem is theirs.
Responsibilities
- Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir.
- Collaborate with engineers to make architecture and design decisions
- Build custom applications, LLM workflows, and production solutions engineered for a specific customer's reality
- Own relationships with stakeholders from the users in the weeds to the executives making the calls
Requirements
- Engineering degree, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science.
- Proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
- Must be graduating in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
Compensation
- Salary The salary range for this position is estimated to be $10,000/month.
Benefits
- Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians' lives is just one of the ways we're investing in our community.
Company info
- We pioneered this unique position, embedding engineers directly with our customers to tackle their most pressing challenges head-on.
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities.
- We are proud to be an
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities.
- Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability.
- If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.
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