Process
It took a very long time to hear back, around 2 months. However, the response after the interview was very timely and smooth.
Questions
I was unfamiliar with a particular data structure-related question and took too long on it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the Palantir Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral32%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
5.0
Smart Engineers, Learned So Much
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 1, 2023
Pros: Very smart engineers. Learned a lot.
Cons: Not really any major downsides, unless you don't like the area.
4.0
Good Work, Toxic Culture
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 22, 2025
Pros: Pretty good stack, comfortable working space, moves relatively fast and does important work.
Cons: Somewhat toxic culture. Everyone wants to get ahead, but it isn't mutually beneficial growth; it's more like adversarial.
4.0
Great place to learn
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 27, 2023
Pros: Surrounded by Smart People.
Good learning curve.
Impactful Work.
Cons: The impact of the work might not be agreeable to you. Imposter Syndrome.
- 5.0Smart Engineers, Learned So MuchSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 1, 2023Pros: Very smart engineers. Learned a lot.Cons: Not really any major downsides, unless you don't like the area.
- 4.0Good Work, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 22, 2025Pros: Pretty good stack, comfortable working space, moves relatively fast and does important work.Cons: Somewhat toxic culture. Everyone wants to get ahead, but it isn't mutually beneficial growth; it's more like adversarial.
- 4.0Great place to learnSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 27, 2023Pros: Surrounded by Smart People. Good learning curve. Impactful Work.Cons: The impact of the work might not be agreeable to you. Imposter Syndrome.
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