Cloud Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
June 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process involved several rounds:
- First round: An interview with a current engineer, featuring a practical coding exercise. This wasn't an algorithmic problem, but rather scenario-based coding questions.
- Second round: A three-part interview, with each part conducted by a different engineer from the team. Each section focused on a specific area: Infrastructure as Code, Programming, and Debugging in the AWS console.
- Third round: A deep-dive, conversational interview with the team manager. This session explored past roles extensively, inquiring about reasons for leaving, lessons learned, and potential areas for improvement.
The interview process itself was positive. The recruiters were highly responsive, provided clear explanations before each round, and even offered resources to learn more about the company.
However, the decision-making process took over two weeks. This was particularly concerning as I was informed I would receive a prompt answer, especially since I had another offer pending. I experienced a lack of communication, being ignored until I called and emailed multiple times before finally receiving the rejection email.
Questions
There is a web service on AWS that is not working. What steps would you take to debug and get the application working again?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Palantir Cloud Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Cloud Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Cloud Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Palantir Work Experiences
4.0
Best place to learn and improve yourself
Software Developer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
April 17, 2012
Pros: This is one of the best places to meet extremely talented peers, and you will always be challenged to do great things.
Teams are small, and there's plenty of innovation going on. It's a great learning experience.
Cons: Palantir is not really a startup anymore.
4.0
Great place for learning, but can be stressful sometimes
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 24, 2025
Pros: Learn a lot in a short period of time.
Work with really great engineers.
Competitive compensation (depends on when you join).
Cons: Stressful sometimes.
The company wants to keep it clean, and that'll exploit some people.
Sometimes, you may feel disoriented, and management expects you to deliver; otherwise, they'll show you the door.
5.0
Meaning and Opportunity
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
July 17, 2015
Pros: In my experience, Palantir is perennially faced with more business than it has resources to staff, with the following results:
* The customers I've worked with and problems where I've engaged have been both challenging and meaningful.
* There is always a need for team members to step up and take ownership. No matter how new the employee, if you prove willing and capable, then you'll be given responsibility.
Cons: Hard, meaningful problems have real deadlines. Sometimes this means late nights.
In a lot of ways, growth at Palantir is empirical. As you prove capability, you will be given more accountability and ownership. There is no concrete promotion checklist, and your title won't have an increasing number next to it. This may make Palantir a poor fit for those who prefer that kind of structure.
- 4.0Best place to learn and improve yourselfSoftware Developer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 17, 2012Pros: This is one of the best places to meet extremely talented peers, and you will always be challenged to do great things. Teams are small, and there's plenty of innovation going on. It's a great learning experience.Cons: Palantir is not really a startup anymore.
- 4.0Great place for learning, but can be stressful sometimesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 24, 2025Pros: Learn a lot in a short period of time. Work with really great engineers. Competitive compensation (depends on when you join).Cons: Stressful sometimes. The company wants to keep it clean, and that'll exploit some people. Sometimes, you may feel disoriented, and management expects you to deliver; otherwise, they'll show you the door.
- 5.0Meaning and OpportunitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJuly 17, 2015Pros: In my experience, Palantir is perennially faced with more business than it has resources to staff, with the following results: * The customers I've worked with and problems where I've engaged have been both challenging and meaningful. * There is always a need for team members to step up and take ownership. No matter how new the employee, if you prove willing and capable, then you'll be given responsibility.Cons: Hard, meaningful problems have real deadlines. Sometimes this means late nights. In a lot of ways, growth at Palantir is empirical. As you prove capability, you will be given more accountability and ownership. There is no concrete promotion checklist, and your title won't have an increasing number next to it. This may make Palantir a poor fit for those who prefer that kind of structure.
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