Process
First recruiter call, then a leetcode round (this was around a LC medium). Then back to back learning and decomp interviews. The decomp interview was especially challenging for me. This was for government tech software engineer.
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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
4.0
Strong lean company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
July 22, 2022
Pros: Great mission.
Great speed of execution.
Cons: Tight timelines and long hours
5.0
Need better work-life balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 3, 2017
Pros: really smart people around,
a great culture (cult) and sense of mission.
Cons: Long work hours (top-down pressure).
5.0
Strong engineering culture, but work-life balance can be tough
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 18, 2025
Pros: Challenging and meaningful technical problems
Smart and motivated colleagues
Good compensation and benefits
Opportunities for growth and learning
Impactful projects with real-world outcome
Cons: 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.
- 4.0Strong lean companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 22, 2022Pros: Great mission. Great speed of execution.Cons: Tight timelines and long hours
- 5.0Need better work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 3, 2017Pros: really smart people around, a great culture (cult) and sense of mission.Cons: Long work hours (top-down pressure).
- 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.
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