Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
November 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process consisted of an initial screening plus a four-hour-long technical interview. The interview tested general knowledge as well as two one-hour-long coding sections. Questions focused on data structures and algorithms.
Questions
Describe a time where you were faced with a challenge that you did not know how to overcome.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 45 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
9%
Pass 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
Positive56%
Neutral24%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Palantir Work Experiences
1.0
Hard to put into words.
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 29, 2025
Pros: It is a company that pays money and offers benefits. It has employees who are all in the same boat.
Cons: Leadership under AK are shells of people. I would say so much more, but simply put: Don't.
4.0
Great place for learning, but can be stressful sometimes.
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 24, 2025
Pros: 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.
5.0
Great growth opportunities
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
December 10, 2024
Pros: 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.
- 1.0Hard to put into words.Software Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 29, 2025Pros: It is a company that pays money and offers benefits. It has employees who are all in the same boat.Cons: Leadership under AK are shells of people. I would say so much more, but simply put: Don't.
- 4.0Great place for learning, but can be stressful sometimes.Software 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 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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