Front End QA Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
October 1, 2010
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First, I spoke with a recruiter.
This person set up some phone interviews, which consisted of questions about how I'd test various products, along with a few brain teasers.
Then, I had onsite interviews with 5 of the QA engineers. They were all a bit different:
- Some people chatted with me for a while to get to know me better.
- Others had specific testing questions to ask me.
After the interviews with the QA engineers, I spoke with two of the founders. These were quick.
I thought I had interviewed well, but I was told over the phone, about two weeks later, that I wasn't being offered a position.
Most people I dealt with were really nice, and the company seems really cool.
Questions
How would you test an elevator?
How would you test a solar-powered calculator?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Palantir Front End QA Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Front End QA Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Front End QA Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Palantir Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work, love the perks!
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
January 17, 2019
Pros: I learned how to code on the internet about two weeks before they hired me and was still able to have a great experience. I was surrounded by people of similar experience levels, so we were all able to learn together.
Cons: The kitchen operations analysts didn't appropriately plan for my gluten sensitivity, and they offered genetically modified food! NOT acceptable.
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
Engaging work, sharp co-workers, and mission focus
Quality Engineering • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 9, 2015
Pros: Coming from a larger technology firm where individuals were focused on self-preservation, titles, and advancement, Palantir is a breath of fresh air. People at Palantir are driven by the ability to make a major impact, both internally on projects and externally by driving solutions to important problems. The best idea truly wins at Palantir, and there have been a number of projects that evolved from the annual Hack Week events over the years.
People are respectful, and many are friends outside of work. I find it easy to approach people and start a conversation. While the company has grown quite a bit since I've joined, they make great efforts to keep the culture intact.
There's always been a great deal of trust in employees to do the right thing and to get their work done on time. I've never been micro-managed, and the management team has made it a point to hire smart people, provide guidance, and empower them to do what needs to be done.
Cons: You have to be comfortable working in an unstructured environment or be able to handle frequent change. This isn't necessarily a con, but Palantir values people who can work autonomously or tackle problems with minimal oversight.
Some people would like a San Francisco location. I'm neutral to this.
- 5.0Great place to work, love the perks!Software Engineer II • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 17, 2019Pros: I learned how to code on the internet about two weeks before they hired me and was still able to have a great experience. I was surrounded by people of similar experience levels, so we were all able to learn together.Cons: The kitchen operations analysts didn't appropriately plan for my gluten sensitivity, and they offered genetically modified food! NOT acceptable.
- 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.
- 5.0Engaging work, sharp co-workers, and mission focusQuality Engineering • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 9, 2015Pros: Coming from a larger technology firm where individuals were focused on self-preservation, titles, and advancement, Palantir is a breath of fresh air. People at Palantir are driven by the ability to make a major impact, both internally on projects and externally by driving solutions to important problems. The best idea truly wins at Palantir, and there have been a number of projects that evolved from the annual Hack Week events over the years. People are respectful, and many are friends outside of work. I find it easy to approach people and start a conversation. While the company has grown quite a bit since I've joined, they make great efforts to keep the culture intact. There's always been a great deal of trust in employees to do the right thing and to get their work done on time. I've never been micro-managed, and the management team has made it a point to hire smart people, provide guidance, and empower them to do what needs to be done.Cons: You have to be comfortable working in an unstructured environment or be able to handle frequent change. This isn't necessarily a con, but Palantir values people who can work autonomously or tackle problems with minimal oversight. Some people would like a San Francisco location. I'm neutral to this.
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