Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
Two phone interviews were conducted.
The first one went very well. The second interview did not go as planned, and a day later, an email was received from a generic company email account stating that they would not continue the interview process.
Both interviews were very technical, with an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
The first interviewer was very friendly and helpful, which is always good for boosting self-confidence. The second interviewer was more reserved.
Questions
How to write a function that determines the intersection (identical elements) of two arrays.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 47 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Palantir Work Experiences
- 4.0Great place for learning, but can be stressful sometimesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 24, 2025Pros: Learn a lot in a short period of time. Work with really great engineers. Competitive compensation (depends on when you join).Cons: Stressful sometimes. The company wants to keep it clean, and that'll exploit some people. Sometimes, you may feel disoriented, and management expects you to deliver; otherwise, they'll show you the door.
- 5.0Great culture, great techSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 17, 2017Pros: Palantir's products help with life and death decisions on a daily basis. The work is incredibly meaningful.Cons: This is not a "rest and vest" company--people are expected to contribute significantly.
- 5.0Great growth opportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 10, 2024Pros: Very grateful this is where I started my career, with plenty of amazing mentors and opportunities to grow beyond my comfort zone.Cons: It's unclear how transferable the backend tech stack is to other engineering jobs.
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