Process
There were three rounds:
- Phone screen
- Onsite interviews
- Hiring manager interview
The phone screen involved an algorithms problem (difficulty was like a typical LeetCode hard). The other interviews focused on object-oriented design.
Questions
A couple of the problems involved implementing the backend of popular games.
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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.
4.0
Good Pay and Work
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 30, 2021
Pros: Smart teammates and interesting work, combined with good pay.
Cons: Longer hours, a few tighter deadlines, and on call.
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.
- 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.
- 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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