Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
The interview process was straightforward and well-organized. I first had a short screening call, followed by a virtual technical interview with the hiring team. Everyone I spoke with was professional and clear about expectations, which helped the process feel smooth and comfortable.
Questions
They gave me a small class-based problem and asked me to design a simple class structure to model a real-world object and demonstrate basic methods.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Palantir Software Engineer Intern role in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Success Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Palantir Work Experiences
- 3.0Good People, Confusing HierarchySoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeNovember 16, 2023Pros: Great pay and benefits; people are great.Cons: The flat hierarchy makes it unclear at times who you're meant to report to, and the overall vibe is a little too competitive and secretive.
- 4.0Good Pay and WorkSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 30, 2021Pros: Smart teammates and interesting work, combined with good pay.Cons: Longer hours, a few tighter deadlines, and on call.
- 3.0Good company to work at for a few yearsSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 15, 2025Pros: A great name to have on your resume.Cons: SWE experience can vary greatly from team to team. Not much career progression; engineers frequently exit.
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