Process
They sent an email asking for availability for a phone screen and discussion about the company/position.
After the initial phone screen, they said they'd get back to me if they wanted to move forward.
A few minutes later, they called me again and asked for availability for a second phone screen.
Questions
Cutting stock problem
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive22%
Neutral33%
Negative44%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Palantir Work Experiences
4.0
Great place for learning, but can be stressful sometimes
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 24, 2025
Pros: Learn a lot in a short period of time.
Work with really great engineers.
Competitive compensation (depends on when you join).
Cons: Stressful sometimes.
The company wants to keep it clean, and that'll exploit some people.
Sometimes, you may feel disoriented, and management expects you to deliver; otherwise, they'll show you the door.
5.0
Really good growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 16, 2025
Pros: Great growth potential.
Trusted as an adult, can WFH whenever you like.
Salaries are some of the highest in London for tech.
Cons: Can be very disorganized.
WLB balance is really team dependent.
Definitely not a “rest and vest” place.
5.0
Great workplace straight out of uni
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 2, 2024
Pros: - You get lots of responsibility early on, leading to much faster growth straight out of uni.
- Smart, nice people to interact with.
- Interesting problems.
- Comp and benefits.
Cons: Unstructured environment; not a clear career ladder like in most tech companies.
Occasional long hours; work-life balance can differ team to team.
Compensation starts out pretty good for the first few years but levels off afterwards.
- 4.0Great place for learning, but can be stressful sometimesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 24, 2025Pros: Learn a lot in a short period of time. Work with really great engineers. Competitive compensation (depends on when you join).Cons: Stressful sometimes. The company wants to keep it clean, and that'll exploit some people. Sometimes, you may feel disoriented, and management expects you to deliver; otherwise, they'll show you the door.
- 5.0Really good growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 16, 2025Pros: Great growth potential. Trusted as an adult, can WFH whenever you like. Salaries are some of the highest in London for tech.Cons: Can be very disorganized. WLB balance is really team dependent. Definitely not a “rest and vest” place.
- 5.0Great workplace straight out of uniSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 2, 2024Pros: - You get lots of responsibility early on, leading to much faster growth straight out of uni. - Smart, nice people to interact with. - Interesting problems. - Comp and benefits.Cons: Unstructured environment; not a clear career ladder like in most tech companies. Occasional long hours; work-life balance can differ team to team. Compensation starts out pretty good for the first few years but levels off afterwards.
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