Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
November 30, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had my first technical interview.
The problems were quite simple and straightforward. I only had to use the two-pointers technique and a simple sorting algorithm.
I was asked a few questions on Big O complexity at the start and every time I completed a question.
Questions
Write a function that goes through logs of resource usage and moves them into a map.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 65 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
2%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral26%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
Palantir Work Experiences
5.0
World-class Team, Busy Days
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
January 4, 2021
Pros: Your colleagues are world-class high performers and excellent to work with.
Cons: Occasional long days to meet deadlines.
1.0
Interesting Projects, Ruthless Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 20, 2023
Pros: Projects are interesting if you manage to get into core backend teams.
Cons: Management is ruthless. They play their favorites, and if you're not one of them, you would be axed for no reason.
5.0
Great culture, great tech
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 17, 2017
Pros: 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.
- 5.0World-class Team, Busy DaysSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJanuary 4, 2021Pros: Your colleagues are world-class high performers and excellent to work with.Cons: Occasional long days to meet deadlines.
- 1.0Interesting Projects, Ruthless ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 20, 2023Pros: Projects are interesting if you manage to get into core backend teams.Cons: Management is ruthless. They play their favorites, and if you're not one of them, you would be axed for no reason.
- 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.
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