Privacy and Civil Liberties Software Engineer, Internship

Summary

Palantir Technologies is a world-changing company that builds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. They are seeking a Privacy and Civil Liberties Software Engineer Intern to design and develop full-stack software products focused on privacy, data protection, and AI governance, while collaborating with both technical and non-technical teammates.

Responsibilities

• As an PCL Engineer Intern, you’ll work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects
• No two projects are the same: you might work as a software engineer improving core products in our platform, as a forward-deployed engineering using our platform to improve our customers workflows, or as a policy researcher understanding the impacts of the latest developments in law and policy
• PCL Engineer Interns are treated just like full time PCL Engineers, with significant freedom and ownership over their work
• Interns take responsibility for real-world projects and outcomes that our customers rely on

Skills

• Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, 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 planning on graduating in 2027. This should be your final internship before graduating
• Experience or curiosity in any of the following domains is a plus: privacy, data protection, AI governance, AI testing & evaluation, national security, technology policy, technology ethics

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, 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 planning on graduating in 2027. This should be your final internship before graduating

Nice to Haves

• Experience or curiosity in any of the following domains is a plus: privacy, data protection, AI governance, AI testing & evaluation, national security, technology policy, technology ethics

Benefits

• 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.
• Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community.
• 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.
• If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed.
• 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.