Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
December 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
They first sent a HackerRank challenge, which was easy to handle (DFS or BFS).
After I passed this stage, I had a voice call with HR.
I was rejected the day after speaking with HR.
Questions
The HackerRank question was about DFS.
Why do you want to work at Palantir?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 43 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
2%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive63%
Neutral23%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Palantir Work Experiences
4.0
Smart Team, Work-life Balance Tough
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 3, 2022
Pros: Really smart people all around.
Cons: It's sometimes difficult to have work-life balance.
3.0
Culture can be a bit toxic
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 24, 2023
Pros: Great compensation and benefits.
Cons: Flat hierarchy means no supervision, so the culture can become a bit toxic.
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.
- 4.0Smart Team, Work-life Balance ToughSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesMay 3, 2022Pros: Really smart people all around.Cons: It's sometimes difficult to have work-life balance.
- 3.0Culture can be a bit toxicSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 24, 2023Pros: Great compensation and benefits.Cons: Flat hierarchy means no supervision, so the culture can become a bit toxic.
- 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.
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