Process
Fairly straightforward.
The phone screen asks the usual questions:
- Why Palantir?
- Tell me about a time...
- What is your current experience?
Be honest. You don’t want to get yourself in a position you aren’t ready for.
Questions
Make sure you emphasize your ability to work with cross-functional teams.
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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
5.0
We will work you hard, but you will learn a lot
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 7, 2025
Pros: Really smart people to learn from.
Cons: You might feel inferior at times.
2.0
Issues Beneath the Shiny Veneer
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
September 15, 2022
Pros: It has good leadership at the top under Dr. Karp. A lot of their work will provide a sense of purpose and genuinely has a positive impact on the world.
The office perks are also excellent, especially the food.
Cons: Palantir is arrogant and even borderline cultish. Below Dr. Karp, it suffers from immature leaders and managers. Being a people lead only implies that you have power over people, not that you have people skills. Few checks exist on a manager's power to ruin your career, especially if they subjectively determine that you are not a good "culture fit." A lack of "culture fit" means that it's OK to mistreat you because you're different, not that you don't fit into Palantir's culture.
5.0
Amazing culture working on the world's hardest problems
Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 28, 2022
Pros: Pushed to the edge, promote from within, world's most interesting problems, the people.
Cons: can be demanding, can take some time adjusting.
- 5.0We will work you hard, but you will learn a lotSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 7, 2025Pros: Really smart people to learn from.Cons: You might feel inferior at times.
- 2.0Issues Beneath the Shiny VeneerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesSeptember 15, 2022Pros: It has good leadership at the top under Dr. Karp. A lot of their work will provide a sense of purpose and genuinely has a positive impact on the world. The office perks are also excellent, especially the food.Cons: Palantir is arrogant and even borderline cultish. Below Dr. Karp, it suffers from immature leaders and managers. Being a people lead only implies that you have power over people, not that you have people skills. Few checks exist on a manager's power to ruin your career, especially if they subjectively determine that you are not a good "culture fit." A lack of "culture fit" means that it's OK to mistreat you because you're different, not that you don't fit into Palantir's culture.
- 5.0Amazing culture working on the world's hardest problemsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 28, 2022Pros: Pushed to the edge, promote from within, world's most interesting problems, the people.Cons: can be demanding, can take some time adjusting.
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