Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
January 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The recruiter was very friendly, and the entire interview process moved on fast. The engineer was very nice to talk to. I did not move on after the tech screen to proceed with the onsite round.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Palantir?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 48 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral35%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Palantir Work Experiences
1.0
Great Pay, Evil Coworkers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 14, 2025
Pros: Strong benefits and strong pay, with good career opportunities.
Cons: Co-workers are evil. Management is hostile to workers. The workplace generally feels uneasy. Overall, a negative workplace.
3.0
Smart Colleagues, Less Support
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 16, 2025
Pros: Surrounded by great and smart people.
Cons: Need more support for the new staff.
3.0
Bad Retention Strategy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 23, 2022
Pros: Very impressive, robust platform.
Talented engineers (although many are leaving).
A lot of cool clients.
Cons: Bad retention strategy (no annual raises for most employees during low stock price / low morale period)
Brain drain from people leaving
High rates of burnout
- 1.0Great Pay, Evil CoworkersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: Strong benefits and strong pay, with good career opportunities.Cons: Co-workers are evil. Management is hostile to workers. The workplace generally feels uneasy. Overall, a negative workplace.
- 3.0Smart Colleagues, Less SupportSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 16, 2025Pros: Surrounded by great and smart people.Cons: Need more support for the new staff.
- 3.0Bad Retention StrategySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 23, 2022Pros: Very impressive, robust platform. Talented engineers (although many are leaving). A lot of cool clients.Cons: Bad retention strategy (no annual raises for most employees during low stock price / low morale period) Brain drain from people leaving High rates of burnout
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