Software Engineer: Simulation Intern Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
January 1, 2012
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had a phone interview which lasted about 45 minutes. The interviewer was very nice throughout the interview.
I was told beforehand to prepare myself for a technical interview, which I did. However, I only received OO design questions, except for one which was more technical. I attempted to answer all OO design questions but sounded unsure since I hadn't come across these terms in years. Overall, it was a good learning experience.
Questions
You have two sets. How would you know that they converge?
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer: Simulation Intern interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Palantir Work Experiences
3.0
Smart People, Find Good Lead
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 14, 2013
Pros: Very smart people can learn a lot and get to work on interesting projects.
Cons: Tough work/life balance. Expectations are not always communicated effectively. You need to really devote all your time to the company to feel appreciated.
1.0
Friendly people, but the company needs to grow up
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 29, 2016
Pros: Lots of growth opportunities if you're willing to teach yourself.
Many friendly and curious people.
Tasty food.
Fun events.
Good yoga classes.
Cons: The wheel is reinvented all the time here since we never actually use industry best practices. The leads are young (especially on product development), and it's an intensely political workplace. Many of the leads are horrible at giving honest feedback, and people are frequently burned by this (including myself). People are often praised for working through the night or weekends; they are never praised for planning ahead to avoid such catastrophes. Working long hours is a badge of honor here.
4.0
Smart, Challenging Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
April 30, 2016
Pros: Palantir is a very well-run company with incredibly high-caliber employees and products.
Code reviews are rigorous, and the quality of software is stellar.
Lots of interesting work, fast-paced team.
Cons: The company's culture is such that you do need to be willing to commit more than just working hours to it. There is a culture of Palantir being in many aspects of life, from weekend hangouts to business trips, etc.
- 3.0Smart People, Find Good LeadSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 14, 2013Pros: Very smart people can learn a lot and get to work on interesting projects.Cons: Tough work/life balance. Expectations are not always communicated effectively. You need to really devote all your time to the company to feel appreciated.
- 1.0Friendly people, but the company needs to grow upSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 29, 2016Pros: Lots of growth opportunities if you're willing to teach yourself. Many friendly and curious people. Tasty food. Fun events. Good yoga classes.Cons: The wheel is reinvented all the time here since we never actually use industry best practices. The leads are young (especially on product development), and it's an intensely political workplace. Many of the leads are horrible at giving honest feedback, and people are frequently burned by this (including myself). People are often praised for working through the night or weekends; they are never praised for planning ahead to avoid such catastrophes. Working long hours is a badge of honor here.
- 4.0Smart, Challenging WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 30, 2016Pros: Palantir is a very well-run company with incredibly high-caliber employees and products. Code reviews are rigorous, and the quality of software is stellar. Lots of interesting work, fast-paced team.Cons: The company's culture is such that you do need to be willing to commit more than just working hours to it. There is a culture of Palantir being in many aspects of life, from weekend hangouts to business trips, etc.
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