The first interview discussed the CV and experience.
The second interview focused on "decomposition," which involved high-level systems design and an easy-medium LeetCode problem. Both interviewers were very polite.
I finished the code and started debugging one minor issue. It was a little strange that the interviewer insisted on using break in the loop when it was clearly wrong. We wanted to continue looping and just skip one entry. I'm not sure if he wanted to test my ability to handle arguments in the workplace.
Even after I pointed out the mistake, he still insisted on using break. I didn't want to argue and dropped it. The problem wasn't solved correctly due to this mistake, and I received a rejection email a few days later.
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Palantir Forward Deployed Software Engineer role in Germany.
Palantir's interview process for their Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Palantir's Forward Deployed Software Engineer interview process in Germany.