Process
HR Phone Call -> Tech Screen -> Remote onsite.
Three to six weeks for completion.
HR was helpful throughout.
Besides this, I have nothing further to add.
A confidential agreement was signed.
Questions
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Why this position?
Why you?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 304 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral36%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
4.0
Fast-paced, exciting
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
November 18, 2024
Pros: Autonomy, pace, rapidly-growing/changing, so lots of opportunity.
Cons: Exec steering can be hard to keep up with.
5.0
Strong engineering culture, but work-life balance can be tough
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 18, 2025
Pros: Challenging and meaningful technical problems
Smart and motivated colleagues
Good compensation and benefits
Opportunities for growth and learning
Impactful projects with real-world outcome
Cons: Long working hours and high pressure.
Limited work-life balance.
Sometimes unclear direction from leadership.
Slow or opaque promotion process.
Internal communication could be improved.
5.0
Great company, great perks
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 3, 2023
Pros: Great company, great perks. Great company, great perks.
Cons: No downsides as such. No downsides as such.
- 4.0Fast-paced, excitingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomNovember 18, 2024Pros: Autonomy, pace, rapidly-growing/changing, so lots of opportunity.Cons: Exec steering can be hard to keep up with.
- 5.0Strong engineering culture, but work-life balance can be toughSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 18, 2025Pros: Challenging and meaningful technical problems Smart and motivated colleagues Good compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth and learning Impactful projects with real-world outcomeCons: Long working hours and high pressure. Limited work-life balance. Sometimes unclear direction from leadership. Slow or opaque promotion process. Internal communication could be improved.
- 5.0Great company, great perksSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 3, 2023Pros: Great company, great perks. Great company, great perks.Cons: No downsides as such. No downsides as such.
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