Forward Deployed Software Engineer: New Grad Interview Experience
May 7, 2014
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I spoke to engineers at a startup fair, who were very nice and friendly. I was told that applying online was the best way to move forward, so I did. Two days later, I received an invitation to a timed programming challenge.
I completed the challenge but was declined.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Palantir Forward Deployed Software Engineer: New Grad role in United States.
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Palantir's interview process for their Forward Deployed Software Engineer: New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Palantir's Forward Deployed Software Engineer: New Grad interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
4.0
Smart, Challenging Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
April 30, 2016
Pros: Palantir is a very well-run company with incredibly high-caliber employees and products.
Code reviews are rigorous, and the quality of software is stellar.
Lots of interesting work, fast-paced team.
Cons: The company's culture is such that you do need to be willing to commit more than just working hours to it. There is a culture of Palantir being in many aspects of life, from weekend hangouts to business trips, etc.
5.0
Make an impact, work with great people
Software Engineer Lead • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 6, 2015
Pros: Smart, humble, hardworking peers.
Have a huge impact on institutions that matter.
Leadership that walks the walk, doesn't just talk the talk.
Revenue doesn't depend on ad clickthrough rates.
Cons: Change is frequent. If you hate and fear change, it can be stressful at times.
Some business areas have poor work-life balance, though that is always improving.
5.0
Amazing People, Great Company
SWE Intern • Former Employee
September 28, 2024
Pros: Great company. It's a pleasure to work here.
Cons: No cons; the people are amazing.
- 4.0Smart, Challenging WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 30, 2016Pros: Palantir is a very well-run company with incredibly high-caliber employees and products. Code reviews are rigorous, and the quality of software is stellar. Lots of interesting work, fast-paced team.Cons: The company's culture is such that you do need to be willing to commit more than just working hours to it. There is a culture of Palantir being in many aspects of life, from weekend hangouts to business trips, etc.
- 5.0Make an impact, work with great peopleSoftware Engineer Lead • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 6, 2015Pros: Smart, humble, hardworking peers. Have a huge impact on institutions that matter. Leadership that walks the walk, doesn't just talk the talk. Revenue doesn't depend on ad clickthrough rates.Cons: Change is frequent. If you hate and fear change, it can be stressful at times. Some business areas have poor work-life balance, though that is always improving.
- 5.0Amazing People, Great CompanySWE Intern • Former EmployeeSeptember 28, 2024Pros: Great company. It's a pleasure to work here.Cons: No cons; the people are amazing.
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