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Data Scientist Intern — Forward Deployed

Palantir· 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL· Ref. EXP-2026-0032 4.1 (1,800 reviews)
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Salary
$76k – $92k / year
Type
Internship
Location
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL · Chicago (Illinois) · On-site
Valid through
11/4/2026

Additional details

Posted
Posted 2 days ago
Applications
40
on Ganloss
Experience
Intern · student or new grad
Education
BS/MS in progress or completed (CS, ML, data, or equivalent projects)
Region
Illinois
Team
Palantir — early talent program
Company size
3000+
Founded
2003

Job description

Palantir is hiring a Data Scientist Intern — Forward Deployed (Internship) on-site in Chicago. This data scientist role is part of the AI hiring market in Chicago (Illinois). On-site Chicago data scientist internship with forward-deployed teams — ML for public-sector and commercial clients, from data cleaning to model demos. Listed compensation: $76k – $92k / year. Stack: Internship, Data Scientist, Consulting, Python, ML.

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The team

Palantir — early talent program

Responsibilities

  • Clean and model client datasets inside Foundry workflows
  • Prototype classifiers and forecasting tools with mission owners
  • Document assumptions, metrics, and handoff notes for lasting deployments

Requirements

  • Comfortable in ambiguous consulting environments
  • Python + SQL; exposure to ML libraries (scikit-learn, PyTorch)
  • US work authorization for on-site Chicago placement

Tech stack

InternshipData ScientistConsultingPythonMLOntology

Benefits

Paid program
Housing stipend where listed
Mentorship
Learning budget
Events & swag

Hiring process

  1. 1Recruiter screen (20 min)
  2. 2Technical conversation or take-home (time-boxed)
  3. 3Team fit with manager and mentor
  4. 4Offer

Experience: Intern · student or new grad · Education: BS/MS in progress or completed (CS, ML, data, or equivalent projects)

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FAQ — Data Scientist Intern — Forward Deployed

What is the salary for Data Scientist Intern — Forward Deployed at Palantir?
Listed range: $76k – $92k / year (Internship). Packages often include PTO, remote options, and equity depending on the company.
Where is the Data Scientist Intern — Forward Deployed role based?
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, Chicago (Illinois). Work mode: On-site.
How do I apply to Palantir?
Create a free Ganloss candidate account, then apply in one click. Job reference: EXP-2026-0032. Process: Recruiter screen (20 min) → Technical conversation or take-home (time-boxed) → Team fit with manager and mentor → Offer.
Is Palantir hiring other AI roles?
Palantir (Enterprise AI) hires across LLM, ML, data, and AI product. See all openings on the Ganloss company page.

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