Process
I applied online. The process took 4 days.
After an initial phone screen, there was a code interview with an interviewer. It was followed by two back-to-back rounds of learning and decomposition interviews, and finally a Hiring Manager round.
Questions
Designing a backend for a platform like Zillow, with listings and 2D coordinates to index and search (in rectangular grids) efficiently.
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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
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
- 5.0Smart Team, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomDecember 23, 2024Pros: Great. Lots of smart people.Cons: Hours and travel can be a lot.
- 4.0Smart Team, Work-life Balance ToughSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesMay 3, 2022Pros: Really smart people all around.Cons: It's sometimes difficult to have work-life balance.
- 1.0Hard, stressful, with little work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 29, 2014Pros: It's very hard to get in, so you know the people inside are some of the smartest algorithm students in the country.Cons: Actual work is not as challenging. A lot of unneeded stress.
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