A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

Are you passionate about engineering quality, performance, and increasing the impact of engineers around you?

Software Engineers at Palantir build software at scale to transform how organizations around the world use data. As an intern within Palantir’s Foundations organization, you’ll have the opportunity to grow more quickly than you ever imagined, as you build the shared infrastructure that underpins the Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gotham, and Palantir Apollo platforms, and drive investments to improve the velocity and quality of our engineering.

Teams within Palantir’s Foundations organization are made up of a small number of engineers, each focused on one of four major categories of our infrastructure:

• Backend Infrastructure: Maximizes the productivity of our backend developers and ensures Palantir’s platforms have performant and consistent RESTful services. Think: making the “easy way” the “right way” when developing backend services, including designing infrastructure to build hundreds of micro-service repos performantly, or to ensure we keep reliable audit logs of everything users do in our platforms.

• Developer Infrastructure: Operates the systems and services that underpin all aspects of our developer ecosystem, including off-the-shelf tooling like GitHub and custom tooling for managing automated changes across hundreds of repositories.

• Frontend Infrastructure: Maximizes frontend developer productivity across the entire frontend development stack, from the developer experience in the IDE to the final user experience in the browser. Think: the core infrastructure required to develop and serve our frontends (including features flags, internationalization, and commit previews), performant build tooling for millions of lines of TypeScript, and the Blueprint open source UI framework.

• Storage Infrastructure: Develops Palantir’s database and search systems, which includes supporting storage technologies across cloud, on-premise, and classified or secure environments. This includes evolving our existing technologies to support ever-increasing data scale and latency requirements, and designing the next evolution of our database offering to provide step-change improvements in particular workflows.

Core Responsibilities

As a Software Engineering Intern in Foundations, your projects may include building features to improve the developer experience for other Palantir engineers, or improving the scalability and reliability of Palantir’s platforms.

You’ll be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from idea generation and design, to execution and rollout, all while being paired with a mentor dedicated to your growth and success. You'll collaborate closely with technical and non-technical counterparts to understand our developers' and customers' problems and build infrastructure to tackle them.

Technologies We Use

It doesn’t matter what languages you know when you join us, but it does matter that you can write clean, effective code and learn new languages quickly. Our software is constantly evolving, so we need engineers who can do the same. Alongside peers that bring diverse experience - whether you’re a former university TA, switched to CS recently, or are a hackathon enthusiast — you'll build your skills to apply the best technology to solve a given problem. Right now, we use:

• Varying languages, including Java and Go for backend and TypeScript for frontend

• Open-source technologies like Cassandra, Spark, Elasticsearch, React, and Redux

• Industry-standard build tooling, including Gradle, CircleCI, and GitHub

What We Value

Passion for helping other developers build better applications.
Empathy for the impact your changes will have on the workflows and productivity of developers and end users.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, including engineers, users and non-technical team members.
Willingness to learn and make decisions independently, and the ability to ask questions when needed.
Active US Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance.

What We Require

Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or 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, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar languages.
Must be planning on graduating in 2028. This should be your final internship before graduating.

To apply, please submit the following:

An updated resume / CV - please do so in PDF format.
Thoughtful responses to our application questions.

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $10,500/month. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. 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. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with Palantir’s values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.

If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an 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.

Please note that you will never be asked to submit a payment or share financial information to participate in our interview process. If you suspect that you've been contacted by a scammer, we recommend you cease all communication with the individual and consider reporting them to the relevant authorities, such as the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

If you would like to understand more about how your personal data will be processed by Palantir, please see our Privacy Policy.

About the company

Palantir builds software that connects an organization's data with decisions and everyday operations. Its Foundry platform gives businesses a shared view of data, while Gotham supports government and defense teams working with sensitive information. AIP adds language models to these workflows with controls over data access and the actions models perform. Customers pay for software subscriptions and implementation support under contracts that often cover multiple years, using cloud or on-premises deployments for tasks such as managing supply chains and planning missions. Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel and other cofounders, Palantir is headquartered in Aventura, Florida.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Aventura, Florida

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

Software sales are accelerating: Palantir reported $1.94 billion revenue for the June 2026 quarter, up 93% yearly.
Parents get practical support: Palantir supplements parental leave with a new-parent stipend and leave for caring for loved ones.
Liquidity supports investment: Palantir held $9.2 billion in cash, equivalents and short-term US Treasury securities in June 2026.

What critics are saying

Government budgets shape demand: 52% of Palantir's revenue came from government customers in the first half of 2026.
Customer deployments require travel: Palantir's London forward-deployed engineering role expects 25-50% travel, depending on team and location.
Equity pay weighs on profit: Palantir recorded $265 million in stock compensation during the June 2026 quarter.

What makes Palantir unique

Data models drive actions: Palantir's Ontology connects business objects with controlled updates to customers' existing operational systems.
Disconnected networks remain deployable: Palantir Apollo manages software releases across public clouds, on-premises installations and air-gapped environments.
Engineers work inside customer problems: Palantir sends technical teams into the field to adapt software and improve operational workflows.

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Yahoo Finance

Oct 10th, 2026

Palantir stock climbs 60% in Q3 2026, marking sixth 40%+ quarter since 2020

Palantir Technologies shares rose approximately 60% in the third quarter, climbing from around $117 to $187. This marked the sixth time since September 2020 that the AI software company's stock gained 40% or more in a quarter. Following the previous five large quarterly gains, shares continued rising in four cases, with only one instance showing a slight decline. However, the sample size remains small and doesn't necessarily predict future performance. Palantir's revenue growth accelerated for three consecutive quarters, reaching 93% year-over-year growth in the second quarter of 2026, with revenue of approximately $1.9 billion. Net income tripled to about $1.06 billion. Despite strong growth, shares currently trade at roughly 165 times earnings, prompting valuation concerns amongst some analysts.

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Oct 10th, 2026

Goldman Sachs upgrades Palantir to 'buy' with $230 price target on AI momentum

Goldman Sachs upgraded Palantir Technologies from "Neutral" to "Buy" with a £230 price target. The investment bank highlighted the company's impressive scale: £6.2 billion in revenue over the last 12 months, £8 billion in annual recurring revenue, and 100% annual revenue growth. Palantir's second quarter results exceeded expectations, with revenue jumping 92.8% year-over-year to £1.94 billion. US commercial revenue soared 149% to £764 million, driven by adoption of the company's Artificial Intelligence Platform. Goldman expects the firm to enter another phase of outperformance through 2027. The bank believes Palantir's forward-deployed engineering model and early development of AI agents provide competitive advantages over Microsoft, Salesforce and Snowflake. Shares have climbed 60% over three months but trade at elevated valuations of 122.72 times forward earnings.

Yahoo Finance

Oct 9th, 2026

ServiceNow vs. Palantir: can faster AI growth justify paying 139× vs. 31× cash flow?

Palantir Technologies trades at 139 times trailing free cash flow compared to ServiceNow's 31 times, but investors are paying the premium for faster AI-driven growth. Palantir's June-quarter revenue surged 93% to $1.94 billion, with GAAP operating income reaching $912 million, about 47% of revenue. ServiceNow's second-quarter subscription revenue rose 24.5% to $3.88 billion. Current remaining performance obligations increased 21% to $13.2 billion. Operating cash flow reached $587 million, with free cash flow at $473 million after property purchases. Institutional ownership data shows ServiceNow's holder count increased to 115 from 108 in Q1, whilst Palantir's fell to 86 from 96. Palantir had 60.18 million shares short on 15 September, approximately 2.8% of float. Both companies offer different enterprise automation approaches, with the valuation gap reflecting Palantir's exceptional growth trajectory.

Yahoo Finance

Oct 9th, 2026

AMD and Palantir tipped to overtake Broadcom's $1.7T valuation by 2030

Advanced Micro Devices and Palantir Technologies could surpass Broadcom's $1.7 trillion valuation within five years, according to investment analysis. AMD recently crossed $1 trillion in market value and would need roughly 70% growth over five years to match Broadcom. The company secured a deal with OpenAI covering 6 gigawatts of GPU capacity, expected to generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue. The first gigawatt of AMD's MI450 chips will roll out in the second half of 2026. Palantir, currently valued at $455 billion, represents a bolder bet requiring a fourfold increase. The company reported 93% revenue growth year-over-year last quarter, with US commercial revenue up 149%. It closed $2.1 billion in new US commercial contract value in one quarter, up 271% from the previous year.

Fortune

Oct 8th, 2026

Palantir CEO told to stop hyping Foundry as exec says 'everybody knows you're out of touch

Palantir CEO Alex Karp revealed that executive Ted Mabrey once told him to stop hyping the company's Foundry platform, saying it was "depressing" for employees who thought he was "out of touch". Karp shared the anecdote during a talk at Zeta Live '26 conference. Foundry, which centralises company data, now drives Palantir's fastest-growing business. In Q2, US commercial revenue grew 149% year-over-year to $764 million. The company raised its full-year guidance to over $3.4 billion. Karp discussed Palantir's early struggles raising capital, as investors wanted "parasitic" software that locked clients in. He said the company was mocked for its forward-deployed engineering model, which has since become popular in Silicon Valley. On AI, Karp warned that second-rate execution now creates binary outcomes for businesses, unlike past software rollouts.

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Software Engineer Intern - Infrastructure

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What We Value

What We Require

To apply, please submit the following:

About the company

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Simplify's Take

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Benefits

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