Process
Several rounds of technicals were conducted.
I spoke to two engineers back to back.
I was originally scheduled for a round of interviews for a different position, but that position was filled. They then let me interview for this spot.
Questions
How would you go about designing a system for managing large amounts of real-time data?
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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
Lots Of Autonomy, Loved It
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 4, 2021
Pros: Gives engineers a lot of autonomy.
Cons: Nothing much to say here.
1.0
Nice Culture, High Support Burden
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 24, 2025
Pros: - Young people
- Nice culture
- Okay compensation
Cons: - Little room to switch teams / low structure
- Constant support burden
- Ethically ambiguous
5.0
Smart Team, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
December 23, 2024
Pros: Great. Lots of smart people.
Cons: Hours and travel can be a lot.
- 5.0Lots Of Autonomy, Loved ItSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 4, 2021Pros: Gives engineers a lot of autonomy.Cons: Nothing much to say here.
- 1.0Nice Culture, High Support BurdenSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 24, 2025Pros: - Young people - Nice culture - Okay compensationCons: - Little room to switch teams / low structure - Constant support burden - Ethically ambiguous
- 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.
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