Process
Mostly conducted over the phone, with many rounds of long, informal technical interviews focusing on algorithms and other computer science concepts. Be prepared to answer questions on exotic and advanced topics and techniques.
Questions
How would you maintain quick access to a collection of sorted data?
How can you maintain the maximum value?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral17%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
1.0
Great Pay, Evil Coworkers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 14, 2025
Pros: Strong benefits and strong pay, with good career opportunities.
Cons: Co-workers are evil. Management is hostile to workers. The workplace generally feels uneasy. Overall, a negative workplace.
5.0
Great Benefits, Wlb Varies
Software Engineer (SWE II) • Current Employee
Denver, Colorado, United States
September 2, 2022
Pros: They have really good benefits.
Cons: Depending on your department. WLB
5.0
Great place to intern
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
March 30, 2023
Pros: - Complete ownership of an important company project, although it is a little daunting in the beginning.
- Very supportive culture that is willing to offer lots of guidance; I never felt completely lost.
- Laidback working environment; I came into the office at 10 am most days.
- Decent work-life balance as a SWE (may be different for FDEs), pretty consistent 40-hour work week.
- Everyone puts a lot of interest into your career growth; they want to see you enjoy and succeed at your work. My mentor and lead were amazing.
- Get to travel a bunch even as an intern, which is super cool!
Cons: Fewer intern social events than I expected, at least in the NY office.
- 1.0Great Pay, Evil CoworkersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: Strong benefits and strong pay, with good career opportunities.Cons: Co-workers are evil. Management is hostile to workers. The workplace generally feels uneasy. Overall, a negative workplace.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Wlb VariesSoftware Engineer (SWE II) • Current EmployeeDenver, Colorado, United StatesSeptember 2, 2022Pros: They have really good benefits.Cons: Depending on your department. WLB
- 5.0Great place to internSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 30, 2023Pros: - Complete ownership of an important company project, although it is a little daunting in the beginning. - Very supportive culture that is willing to offer lots of guidance; I never felt completely lost. - Laidback working environment; I came into the office at 10 am most days. - Decent work-life balance as a SWE (may be different for FDEs), pretty consistent 40-hour work week. - Everyone puts a lot of interest into your career growth; they want to see you enjoy and succeed at your work. My mentor and lead were amazing. - Get to travel a bunch even as an intern, which is super cool!Cons: Fewer intern social events than I expected, at least in the NY office.
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