Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
November 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
A couple of phone interviews followed by an all-day onsite.
Some phone interviews were technical, and others were just a normal conversation. The onsites were trying, but in a very supportive environment.
Questions
Why did I think I'd be a good fit for 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
1.0
Hard, stressful, with little work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
January 29, 2014
Pros: It's very hard to get in, so you know the people inside are some of the smartest algorithm students in the country.
Cons: Actual work is not as challenging. A lot of unneeded stress.
4.0
Interesting work, but..
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 13, 2021
Pros: * Perks
* Interesting work
* Some smart people
Cons: * Many young, fresh grads, inexperienced hires
* No WLB
4.0
Intelligent colleagues, but no clear career progression path
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
June 29, 2022
Pros: Working together with smart people.
Good opportunities to learn and grow as a software dev.
Competitive salary.
Cons: Some teams are challenging, and there is a danger of being burned out.
No clear career progression path, no ladder to climb.
Compensation is pretty random after the IPO.
- 1.0Hard, stressful, with little work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 29, 2014Pros: It's very hard to get in, so you know the people inside are some of the smartest algorithm students in the country.Cons: Actual work is not as challenging. A lot of unneeded stress.
- 4.0Interesting work, but..Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 13, 2021Pros: * Perks * Interesting work * Some smart peopleCons: * Many young, fresh grads, inexperienced hires * No WLB
- 4.0Intelligent colleagues, but no clear career progression pathSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 29, 2022Pros: Working together with smart people. Good opportunities to learn and grow as a software dev. Competitive salary.Cons: Some teams are challenging, and there is a danger of being burned out. No clear career progression path, no ladder to climb. Compensation is pretty random after the IPO.
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