Process
The questions weren't the worst, but they were very time-consuming and tedious. I only had roughly 30 minutes for two problems. It's not the most human way to hire engineers, but it is what it is.
Questions
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Nodes with only one parent or zero parents.
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Possible moves with only one step (2D matrix).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 34 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral26%
Negative24%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
2.0
New grad evaluation
Software Engineer New Grad • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
December 16, 2023
Pros: You will face challenges that will make you learn a lot.
Cons: Work-life balance not very good.
5.0
I loved working here pre-IPO; I have no idea how it is now
Site Reliability Engineer • Former Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
October 21, 2025
Pros: Flexible; lots of smart, interesting people; free stuff galore; lots of challenging work; no overnight stuff.
Cons: People didn't really listen to me, but that happens everywhere I go.
5.0
Palantir NG package
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
February 5, 2025
Pros: Flat hierarchy, good location, and easy communication with managers.
Cons: Longer working hours and on-call.
- 2.0New grad evaluationSoftware Engineer New Grad • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomDecember 16, 2023Pros: You will face challenges that will make you learn a lot.Cons: Work-life balance not very good.
- 5.0I loved working here pre-IPO; I have no idea how it is nowSite Reliability Engineer • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesOctober 21, 2025Pros: Flexible; lots of smart, interesting people; free stuff galore; lots of challenging work; no overnight stuff.Cons: People didn't really listen to me, but that happens everywhere I go.
- 5.0Palantir NG packageSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 5, 2025Pros: Flat hierarchy, good location, and easy communication with managers.Cons: Longer working hours and on-call.
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