Process
After applying, there is a simple coding challenge. Mine was about a dependency graph and iteratively improving on it. It ranges from easy to hard difficulty.
It was very doable, but there is definitely a lot of time pressure.
Questions
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Figuring out which tasks to rerun after files have been updated.
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Same as 1, but with dependencies on the tasks.
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Same as 2, but using wildcard regex notation.
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Palantir Work Experiences
- 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.
- 5.0Strong engineering culture, but work-life balance can be toughSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 18, 2025Pros: Challenging and meaningful technical problems Smart and motivated colleagues Good compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth and learning Impactful projects with real-world outcomeCons: Long working hours and high pressure. Limited work-life balance. Sometimes unclear direction from leadership. Slow or opaque promotion process. Internal communication could be improved.
- 5.0Very good internshipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomDecember 2, 2025Pros: - Good pay - Good office - Interesting workCons: Can be a very competitive environment.
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