Process
The first step was a HackerRank assessment, and all test cases were passed correctly.
The recruiter followed up three weeks later to schedule a Karat interview.
All three questions in the Karat interview were answered correctly, and I moved on to the next step: a recruiter call within three days.
Questions
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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 People, Confusing Hierarchy
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
November 16, 2023
Pros: 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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