Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
January 10, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The final round is systems design.
I find it a bit hard because it asks for a lot of systems concepts and database applications.
Learning interview concepts is fine, but a bit tricky (debugging).
Questions
Do you know the difference between several DBs?
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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
5.0
Good Culture, Challenging Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 16, 2023
Pros: It was quite good culture.
Cons: Some of the work was difficult.
4.0
Ultra-high-growth tech company with organizational challenges
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 16, 2020
Pros: Brilliant co-workers, access to clients/projects that typically require decades of experience, a no-nonsense culture that rewards action and mission orientation.
Cons: Flat company structure that can be difficult to navigate without some political savvy.
Negligible training/mentoring; mostly trial-by-fire.
Small leadership with inconsistent performance.
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.
- 5.0Good Culture, Challenging WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 16, 2023Pros: It was quite good culture.Cons: Some of the work was difficult.
- 4.0Ultra-high-growth tech company with organizational challengesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 16, 2020Pros: Brilliant co-workers, access to clients/projects that typically require decades of experience, a no-nonsense culture that rewards action and mission orientation.Cons: Flat company structure that can be difficult to navigate without some political savvy. Negligible training/mentoring; mostly trial-by-fire. Small leadership with inconsistent performance.
- 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.
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