American Tech Fellowship for Veterans

February 9, 2026

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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 Cohort 4 are now open for U.S. military veterans. If that’s not you, don’t worry! Check back soon for information on the next iteration of ATF! 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 <a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFZJV58uQSo">competitive advantage.</a> It’s time to prove it. The Role In this fellowship, you'll participate in a comprehensive virtual training program with our partner, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="https://ontologize.com/">Ontologize</a>, 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 program will run for 12 weeks, starting on March 2nd, 2026. 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. Top participants will also have the opportunity to take part in an in-person Palantir Hackathon. The window for submitting American Tech Fellowship applications is now through February 2nd, 2026. 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 aren’t looking for just keyboard warriors; 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 <a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="mailto:accommodations@palantir.com">reach out</a> and let us know how we can help. If you would like to understand more about how your personal data will be processed by Palantir, please see our <a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="https://www.palantir.com/privacy-and-security/candidate-privacy-notice/">Privacy Policy</a>.

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