Forward Deployed Software Engineer Interview Experience - Waterloo, Canada
Process
The interview process included a two-hour coding challenge, a phone screen, and then two one-hour in-person interviews.
They were very professional, answered all my questions, and replied quickly. They also provided feedback, which is always appreciated.
This was one of my better interview experiences.
They questioned my interests to find the best fit for me and were flexible with the location as well.
Questions
Explain how you would design Netflix and how the data would be stored.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Palantir Forward Deployed Software Engineer role in Waterloo, Ontario.
Success Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles in Waterloo, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Forward Deployed Software Engineer interview process in Waterloo, Ontario.
Palantir Work Experiences
- 3.0Smart Team, Boring Database WorkForward Deployed Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 8, 2021Pros: - Smart and diligent coworkers - Nerd culture meets business senseCons: The work itself becomes boring soon. It's essentially the databases 101 challenge SELECT ... FROM ... WHERE, over and over again. The promises of the contract offer were not honored in full: The starting date was pushed back several months on short notice (2 weeks). Stock was not granted in full. Many perks have been slashed after the IPO. The starting salary is high for recent graduates but then stalls. Progression cannot keep up with other tech companies.
- 5.0Great Company, Good LearningForward Deployed Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMidtown New York, New York, United StatesFebruary 13, 2023Pros: Great company, great benefits.Cons: Competitive area, great learning experience overall.
- 5.0Good place to work for enterprise software developmentForward Deployed Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 26, 2020Pros: * Good and smart colleagues * Working on important problems that make a difference in the worldCons: Problems to work on are not always super technically challenging. It usually requires more on the communication, planning, and expectation management side.
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