Forward Deployed Software Engineer Interview Experience
September 11, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Basic recruiter call, but rejected afterwards.
They seem to be highly selective and looking for something specific.
Be sure to research why Palantir and come up with a good response.
Questions
Why do you want to work here?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 139 interview experiences for the Palantir Forward Deployed Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive48%
Neutral30%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Forward Deployed Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
5.0
Great company and culture
Forward Deployed Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 16, 2024
Pros: Loved the people and the environment.
Cons: More busy at times, but it's the only real con.
4.0
Great place to work
Forward Deployed Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
July 28, 2025
Pros: High impact, high opportunity for growth, talented colleagues.
Cons: Can be chaotic at times.
4.0
Smart People, Very Political
Forward Deployed Software Engineer • Former Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
July 26, 2024
Pros: - Super smart people.
- Good culture.
- Reasonably good benefits, in-office meals, etc.
Cons: Highly political; you need to be good with people and technology to be successful.
Bad work-life balance.
A lot of great people will leave to start their own businesses.
A tad culty at times.
- 5.0Great company and cultureForward Deployed Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 16, 2024Pros: Loved the people and the environment.Cons: More busy at times, but it's the only real con.
- 4.0Great place to workForward Deployed Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 28, 2025Pros: High impact, high opportunity for growth, talented colleagues.Cons: Can be chaotic at times.
- 4.0Smart People, Very PoliticalForward Deployed Software Engineer • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesJuly 26, 2024Pros: - Super smart people. - Good culture. - Reasonably good benefits, in-office meals, etc.Cons: Highly political; you need to be good with people and technology to be successful. Bad work-life balance. A lot of great people will leave to start their own businesses. A tad culty at times.
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