UK Summer Bootcamp
London, United Kingdom
Scholarship /
Scholarship /
On-site
Explore the possibilities of a career in tech with Palantir! We are now accepting applications for our Summer 2024 bootcamp aimed at students finishing their A Level or equivalent studies in the summer of 2025. Apply before Monday, May 27 @ 5PM BST!
The Solving Problems with Data Summer Bootcamp is a four-day insight into the world of tech. You’ll get a crash course in the fundamentals of solving problems with data. We’ll teach you how to break down complex real world problems and build data-driven solutions using Palantir Foundry. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the career opportunities available in technology, as well as a foundation of technical skills that you can take forward into your studies and career (eg. SQL, Python, PySpark, Databases).
Through interactive workshops and hands-on sessions, you’ll work collaboratively with your fellow bootcampers on challenging, motivating problems; developing your skills, and broadening your perspective on the possibilities of engineering.
You’ll also find that our internal community is full of people who are excited to meet you, build community with you, and further your development. You’ll have a breadth of opportunity to learn about the different technical roles at Palantir and connect with us to find out more about our journeys into tech.
This program is open to students finishing their A Level or equivalent studies in the summer of 2025. We especially encourage students from communities that are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.
The Solving Problems with Data Summer Bootcamp is open to any student who meets all of the eligibility criteria below:
- Applicants should be finishing their A Level (or equivalent) studies in the summer of 2025.
- Applicants must be studying Maths or Computer Science A Level (or equivalent) and have an interest in pursuing a STEM degree.
- Applicants must be available to complete the program in-person at Palantir’s London office between 12th - 15th August 2024. Palantir will cover travel costs of up to 55 GBP per day.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Most recent resume or CV. Please ensure that your A-Level (or equivalent) subject choices and expected graduation year are clearly listed.
- Responses to three application questions:
- (1) What’s an important problem the world faces today that you would like to solve? Describe what data you would need to solve this problem, what it might look like, and how it might be used.
- (2) Share with us an experience or project you were involved in that really motivated or inspired you. How were you involved in this project, why did it inspire you and what challenges did you have to overcome?
- (3) What about this opportunity interests you?
Our recruiters read each response to our application questions, we highly value genuine insights and encourage you to draw from your own knowledge and experiences.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By applying to the Solving Problems with Data Summer Bootcamp, you understand and agree that any personal data collected in connection with your online application may be used by Palantir Technologies Inc. and our subsidiaries, affiliates, and partners worldwide (collectively, “Palantir”) for purposes of processing your application, organizing and administering the Scholarship and complying with all applicable legal obligations. All personal data that you provide is subject to Palantir’s Privacy and Security Statement. Further, if you opt-in to be contacted for future employment opportunities with Palantir, you understand and agree that Palantir will retain your personal information for that purpose and may contact you in the future.
QUESTIONS?
Send an email to summerbootcamp@palantir.com.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Palantir is committed to making the application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible) and require a reasonable accommodation please reach out to accommodations@palantir.com.
Please be advised that this application is for an insight program and not a job opportunity.
