Process
I applied online.
I got to the phone call screening interview, which was a 30-minute behavioral interview with one of the non-technical recruiters. It was purely behavioral, and there were no technical questions.
Questions
They asked me some questions about my resume and what project I would want to work on if I were to intern at Palantir.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 28 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral54%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
3.0
Good company to work at for a few years
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 15, 2025
Pros: 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.
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.
5.0
Great internship for learning
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
July 18, 2021
Pros: Fast-paced,
friendly, and open culture.
Cons: If you're not interested in government, intelligence, or defense, then you may be turned off by about half of the business. That said, there's the other half of the business that's not that. I happen to be interested in all of it, so it's great!
Not enough female engineers; some teams are all male.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5.0Great internship for learningSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesJuly 18, 2021Pros: Fast-paced, friendly, and open culture.Cons: If you're not interested in government, intelligence, or defense, then you may be turned off by about half of the business. That said, there's the other half of the business that's not that. I happen to be interested in all of it, so it's great! Not enough female engineers; some teams are all male.
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