Process
It was a Karat interview with one interviewer. A pretty standard Karat interview, comprising three types of questions.
First was a simple algorithm problem.
Second involved two subproblems, asking if you knew some basic data structures and algorithms.
Last was a harder graph problem consisting of three subproblems.
Questions
The interview consisted of three problems:
- The first was a simple algorithm problem.
- The second involved two subproblems, testing knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms.
- The last was a harder graph problem with three subproblems.
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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
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.
1.0
Implicit in the genocide of Palestinian people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Denver, Colorado, United States
October 10, 2025
Pros: None available, very evil business.
Cons: Complete lack of ethical awareness, implicit in murder and genocide.
Indifferent to human life and natural life.
5.0
Ownership And Chaos
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 4, 2022
Pros: Lots of ownership, great culture, hard problems.
Cons: Can be chaotic at times.
- 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.
- 1.0Implicit in the genocide of Palestinian peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDenver, Colorado, United StatesOctober 10, 2025Pros: None available, very evil business.Cons: Complete lack of ethical awareness, implicit in murder and genocide. Indifferent to human life and natural life.
- 5.0Ownership And ChaosSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 4, 2022Pros: Lots of ownership, great culture, hard problems.Cons: Can be chaotic at times.
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