Process
Applied on the website and got a coding challenge after about two weeks. A few days later, the recruiter set up a quick phone call and asked questions about your resume.
Questions
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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.
4.0
Good Work, Toxic Culture
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 22, 2025
Pros: Pretty good stack, comfortable working space, moves relatively fast and does important work.
Cons: Somewhat toxic culture. Everyone wants to get ahead, but it isn't mutually beneficial growth; it's more like adversarial.
3.0
A good place to learn engineering practices. It's difficult to rise through the ranks
Lead Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 7, 2019
Pros: Interesting engineering problems, collaborative work environment, good pay and benefits.
Cons: Rising through the ranks relies on internal politics and networking.
- 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.
- 4.0Good Work, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 22, 2025Pros: Pretty good stack, comfortable working space, moves relatively fast and does important work.Cons: Somewhat toxic culture. Everyone wants to get ahead, but it isn't mutually beneficial growth; it's more like adversarial.
- 3.0A good place to learn engineering practices. It's difficult to rise through the ranksLead Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 7, 2019Pros: Interesting engineering problems, collaborative work environment, good pay and benefits.Cons: Rising through the ranks relies on internal politics and networking.
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