Process
I applied online and messaged the recruiter on LinkedIn. They responded promptly and asked me to complete a coding challenge on HackerRank. The challenge was technically easy but presented a time crunch.
Next, they requested a behavioral interview. This did not go well for me, as they asked very pointed questions.
Questions
How do you want to change the world with your skills?
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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
2.0
Decent Pay, Terrible Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
June 29, 2025
Pros: - decent compensation
- food
Cons: Management is very bad. Decisions are made behind closed doors, and people are fired with little notice. Having an unqualified manager or a bad relationship means you are out the door for no fault of yours.
3.0
Culture can be a bit toxic
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 24, 2023
Pros: Great compensation and benefits.
Cons: Flat hierarchy means no supervision, so the culture can become a bit toxic.
1.0
Big Company, Bad Engineers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 16, 2024
Pros: It's a big company with a lot of people.
Cons: Not all engineers are good.
- 2.0Decent Pay, Terrible ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 29, 2025Pros: - decent compensation - foodCons: Management is very bad. Decisions are made behind closed doors, and people are fired with little notice. Having an unqualified manager or a bad relationship means you are out the door for no fault of yours.
- 3.0Culture can be a bit toxicSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 24, 2023Pros: Great compensation and benefits.Cons: Flat hierarchy means no supervision, so the culture can become a bit toxic.
- 1.0Big Company, Bad EngineersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 16, 2024Pros: It's a big company with a lot of people.Cons: Not all engineers are good.
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