Process
I did an online coding challenge and thought I did pretty well, but I got rejected with them only saying, "We cannot find any openings that match your background and experience."
If you don't think my experience matches, why didn't you tell me at the very first? Why did you send me a coding challenge and let me spend two hours on that?
I know the hiring process of this company is really strict, but this is just out of my expectation. I've interviewed with a lot of companies, but this one with Palantir was really devastating. I will not apply for this company again (also, I know that I will never get in).
Questions
Two coding problems
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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
- 5.0Great growth opportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 10, 2024Pros: Very grateful this is where I started my career, with plenty of amazing mentors and opportunities to grow beyond my comfort zone.Cons: It's unclear how transferable the backend tech stack is to other engineering jobs.
- 4.0A fun place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 2, 2013Pros: Amazing perks: laundry, three free meals a day, and anything else you could ask for.Cons: Not enough work/life balance. Enterprise work, so progress on deals is slow.
- 1.0Comfy Chairs, Toxic ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 10, 2025Pros: Comfortable chairs, some rooms have windows.Cons: Toxic work environment, sociopathic management, shady projects of questionable morality.
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