Software Engineer Interview Experience - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview was with Karat.
The overall process was quite positive, but it was still a bit rushed to do 3 questions in 45 minutes.
After the interview, Palantir informed me that the position had been filled.
Questions
O(m + n) vs O(mn): Which is better?
Other algorithms discussing time complexity.
Finally, 45 minutes of coding questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Palantir Software Engineer role in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Palantir Work Experiences
4.0
Intelligent colleagues, but no clear career progression path
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
June 29, 2022
Pros: Working together with smart people.
Good opportunities to learn and grow as a software dev.
Competitive salary.
Cons: Some teams are challenging, and there is a danger of being burned out.
No clear career progression path, no ladder to climb.
Compensation is pretty random after the IPO.
5.0
It was great when working there. I'm unsure how it is now
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 14, 2025
Pros: Lots of ownership to work on different things.
Cons: Political leanings have changed a lot in the last few months.
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.
- 4.0Intelligent colleagues, but no clear career progression pathSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 29, 2022Pros: Working together with smart people. Good opportunities to learn and grow as a software dev. Competitive salary.Cons: Some teams are challenging, and there is a danger of being burned out. No clear career progression path, no ladder to climb. Compensation is pretty random after the IPO.
- 5.0It was great when working there. I'm unsure how it is nowSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 14, 2025Pros: Lots of ownership to work on different things.Cons: Political leanings have changed a lot in the last few months.
- 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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