This internship involves owning impactful information security projects, collaborating with internal teams and customers, independently solving ambiguous security problems, and delivering improvements that protect Palantir and its customers. Candidates will apply engineering and programming skills while developing practical security expertise and may need to obtain a US security clearance.
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
Information Security's mission is to secure Palantir, and by extension, protect our customers and the critical data they trust us with. We want someone whose technical skill is matched by integrity and genuine curiosity about security. You'll thrive here if you're self-motivated, collaborative, and energized by hard problems with no manual. Much of our work is ambiguous by design; if chasing clear outcomes down unclear paths excites you more than it unsettles you, you'll fit right in.
This internship comes with real impact, real autonomy, and the resources to make meaningful security improvements across Palantir. Backgrounds vary. What matters is curiosity, tenacity, and a drive to become a world-class security engineer. You'll be treated like a full-time engineer, given real ownership, trusted with real projects, and accountable for outcomes our customers depend on.
This internship comes with real impact, real autonomy, and the resources to make meaningful security improvements across Palantir. Backgrounds vary. What matters is curiosity, tenacity, and a drive to become a world-class security engineer. You'll be treated like a full-time engineer, given real ownership, trusted with real projects, and accountable for outcomes our customers depend on.
Core Responsibilities
- Impact: We address meaningful and exciting projects that change the security of Palantir for the better.
- Ownership: We see projects through from beginning to end, working through any obstacles we may encounter. We trust each other to effectively handle time and priorities and give people the space to think for themselves.
- Collaboration: We work internally with people from a variety of backgrounds. We also work externally with our customers, to understand and tackle their problems.
- Growth: We believe experiential learning is one of the best teachers and encourage ourselves and our peers to seek new challenges and opportunities for growth, as well as find new ways to innovate and share knowledge.
What We Value
- Strong desire to own impactful security outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment.
- Ability to independently own projects and balance competing priorities, while still effectively collaborating with colleagues.
What We Require
- Engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, and Physics.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance.
- Experience coding in programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, 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.
Offer Deadline
In an effort to build more transparency into our recruitment process, we’d like to share our offer deadline expectations. By applying to this position, you commit to confirming your decision within two weeks of receiving your written offer.
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).
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