Process
The "Karat" interview is followed by an HR call. During the HR call, the interviewer mainly focuses on behavioral questions (BQ), such as:
- Most challenging project
- Why did you choose Palantir?
Candidates might be rejected at this stage, even if the process goes smoothly.
Questions
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Most challenging project
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What could you improve in your past internship?
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Any problem that you would like to solve?
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Why are you choosing Palantir?
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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
Good Pay, Stagnant Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
May 21, 2024
Pros: Good pay and okay WLB.
Cons: Fuzzy rank, no upward mobility.
5.0
Really good growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 16, 2025
Pros: Great growth potential.
Trusted as an adult, can WFH whenever you like.
Salaries are some of the highest in London for tech.
Cons: Can be very disorganized.
WLB balance is really team dependent.
Definitely not a “rest and vest” place.
2.0
Most advanced data analytics is marketing BS
Software Engineer • Former Employee
December 14, 2021
Pros: You get to work with smart people, office perks, meaningful work improving social welfare, and stopping bad guys.
Cons: There is a lack of diversity and inclusion. Working to help people is more for the brand image, to counter the stigma of working with the DoD. I've seen people caught up in bad situations who did nothing wrong get let go, no questions asked.
- 3.0Good Pay, Stagnant GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 21, 2024Pros: Good pay and okay WLB.Cons: Fuzzy rank, no upward mobility.
- 5.0Really good growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 16, 2025Pros: Great growth potential. Trusted as an adult, can WFH whenever you like. Salaries are some of the highest in London for tech.Cons: Can be very disorganized. WLB balance is really team dependent. Definitely not a “rest and vest” place.
- 2.0Most advanced data analytics is marketing BSSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 14, 2021Pros: You get to work with smart people, office perks, meaningful work improving social welfare, and stopping bad guys.Cons: There is a lack of diversity and inclusion. Working to help people is more for the brand image, to counter the stigma of working with the DoD. I've seen people caught up in bad situations who did nothing wrong get let go, no questions asked.
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