American Tech Fellowship for Veterans

Palantir Technologies

American Tech Fellowship for Veterans

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2 Locations

Remote

Junior

Artificial Intelligence • Software

The Role

A 12-week virtual unpaid fellowship training U.S. military veterans on Palantir Foundry and AIP. Participants attend live weeknight sessions spend 5–10 hours/week on instruction and projects build practical AI and integration skills and may interview for jobs with Palantir or partners.

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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 power decisions on the battlefield locate missing children and more.

Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are now open.

The Program

In the 20th century America pioneered mass production. We built the Arsenal of Democracy won WWII & the Cold War and then left the Arsenal to rust. Silicon Valley a product of the Heartland turned its back on the American worker.

It’s time to reawaken the giant.

The same spirit of practical innovation that enabled America to dominate the previous century lives on in every American factory workshop and garage today. The proliferation of Artificial Intelligence poses risks but also the opportunity for a technological and industrial renaissance.

Palantir launched the American Tech Fellowship to arm Americans with the skills to deploy cutting-edge software in the workforce. Fellows will have an opportunity to explore and build on Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) and earn a professional certification in its use. Exceptional performers will earn an opportunity to interview for a role at Palantir or partner companies where they can use their newfound skills to contribute to the reindustrialization and revival of America.

This fellowship is about more than careers—it's about restoring the promise that hard work and determination can still change your life in America. It's an investment in American excellence evidence of our belief that America's greatest builders are still to be discovered.

The American worker given the right tools and opportunity remains our competitive advantage. It’s time to prove it.

The Role

In this fellowship you'll participate in a comprehensive virtual training program with our partner Ontologize to level up your technical skills on Foundry and AIP. You'll learn how to deploy Palantir's cutting-edge software to solve tough problems in enterprise settings and have the opportunity to engage directly with Palantir engineers and leadership.

The fellowship will run for 12 weeks. Participants are expected to attend live virtual sessions on two weeknights each week. We will also have optional sessions once a week and office hours throughout the duration of the program. Participants can anticipate dedicating a total of 5 to 10 hours per week to instruction and project work throughout the fellowship. Exceptional performers will have opportunities to interview for full-time employment opportunities at Palantir and our partner companies.
This program provides valuable training to participants and is unpaid.

What We’re Looking For

We want builders—people who are hungry to learn whatever it takes to win in the new AI era and aren’t afraid to wire a sensor flash firmware or ship production code to make it happen. We’re looking for the technically inclined across all Military Occupational Specialties who can wield Palantir’s tools to solve real-world problems. Whether you’re on Active Duty in the Reserves the National Guard or someone who has left military service we need you to forge the future of American AI.

Some signals that you’re that kind of person might be if you’ve taught yourself—or been the local go-to—for at least one of these stacks:

General-purpose code: Python C/C++ C# / .NET Rust Go Java TypeScript/JavaScript

Data / scientific: SQL MATLAB Simulink R Julia Excel + VBA

Embedded & controls: Arduino/MicroPython ROS LabVIEW Ladder Logic / Structured Text G-code PLC or SCADA configuration

Hardware description: Verilog VHDL SystemVerilog FPGAs

You’re comfortable in—or eager to master—the Linux shell Git and container tooling like Docker or WSL.

You can read a wiring diagram a CAD drawing or a messy CSV file and immediately think “How do I instrument automate or optimize this?”

You don’t wait for perfect specs—you prototype test iterate and learn on the fly

What We Value

Show us where you’ve flexed that builder’s mindset. That could look like:

Formal study in Computer Science Electrical / Mechanical / Control Systems Engineering Physics Applied Math Data Science Mechatronics Robotics or related field

4+ years solving real problems on a factory floor in field service avionics the military or a garage shop—especially if you automated instrumented or optimized a physical process

Startup maker-space or hackathon projects that blended hardware and software e.g. retrofitting a CNC wiring a sensor network building a ROS robot deploying an edge AI model

Transitioning U.S. service members—officer or enlisted—within six months of separation who have already been wiring coding maintaining or optimizing advanced systems in uniform and want to level-up those skills with AI

Publications patents or open-source contributions in any of the stacks above

If you’ve got the fire to learn and you’ve built something that moved the needle—no matter where or how—you’re the kind of American worker we designed this fellowship for.

What We Require

2+ years of hands-on work experience

Proficiency with one or more programming languages such as Python Java C++ TypeScript/JavaScript or similar

Technical background preferred in fields such as Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics and Data Science (no formal degree required)

This cohort of ATF is exclusively for U.S. military veterans. Veterans of any branch any MOS and any length of service are encouraged to apply. Transitioning military and recently-separated individuals are ideally placed for ATF. We also welcome applications from long-separated veterans and those still serving in the reserves or National Guard. If an applicant has separated from the military only those with an Honorable Discharge may apply.

Life at Palantir

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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Skills Required

2+ years of hands-on work experience
Proficiency with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python Java C++ TypeScript/JavaScript)
U.S. military veteran status (active duty reserve National Guard or separated with an Honorable Discharge)
Ability to attend live virtual sessions two weeknights per week and commit 5–10 hours per week for 12 weeks
Technical background in CS Software/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Physics Data Science or related field (degree not required)
Comfortable with or eager to learn Linux shell Git and container tooling like Docker or WSL
Hands-on experience with hardware embedded systems controls or manufacturing automation (e.g. wiring sensors flashing firmware prototyping)

Palantir Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Healthcare benefits for employees and dependents are positioned as exceeding industry average with feedback suggesting very low or no employee premiums and solid plan options. Mental‑health resources like virtual therapy coaching and wellness offerings further strengthen the package.
Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave a new‑parent stipend family‑care leave and fertility/adoption support are prominently highlighted. UK materials also reference gender‑affirming healthcare and fertility support indicating breadth in family‑oriented offerings.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—A “take‑what‑you‑need” PTO approach is complemented by a two‑week December office closure. Together these provide notable flexibility and additional downtime built into the year.

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