About the role#
The Connectivity team builds products that link critical institutions to their data. These connectors integrate databases, cloud storage, web services, and streaming systems to enable data movement into Foundry and back to operational systems. You will work across the stack to build and maintain the connector suite and the shared infrastructure behind it. This role involves taking ownership of connector implementations, developer SDKs, and the systems used to build, test, and distribute our software.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain Foundry connectors, improving performance and extending support for imports, exports, change data capture, interactive queries, and writeback.
- Improve infrastructure and tooling for building, testing, packaging, and distributing connectors and shared libraries.
- Design and maintain connectivity SDKs for internal teams and end users, including APIs, documentation, testing utilities, and development workflows.
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate connector execution with job orchestration, streaming, and serverless platforms.
- Debug production issues and performance problems across the stack.
- Turn recurring support problems into durable fixes, automated tests, and better observability.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or a similar field.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or Go.
- Coursework, projects, or practical experience in computer networks, distributed systems, databases, cloud computing, or software architecture.
- Planning to graduate in 2028.
- This must be your final internship before graduating.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies develops software for data integration and analytics. The company provides platforms for government and commercial enterprises to manage complex data sets. Its tools focus on data protection, governance, and artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Miami, the company employs nearly 6,000 people.
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