Process
Submitted essay along with resume and cover letter.
Also had to fill out some other information.
Was rejected, but they were very prompt about it.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Palantir?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Palantir SWE role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their SWE roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive20%
Neutral60%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Palantir's SWE interview process in United States.
Palantir Work Experiences
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.
5.0
It was great when working there. I'm unsure how it is now
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 14, 2025
Pros: Lots of ownership to work on different things.
Cons: Political leanings have changed a lot in the last few months.
2.0
Nice company, bad work-life balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 24, 2017
Pros: Really smart people, good perks, agile environment, full meals.
Cons: Really messed up work-life balance.
Management seems to be an issue in the London office, at least.
- 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.
- 5.0It was great when working there. I'm unsure how it is nowSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 14, 2025Pros: Lots of ownership to work on different things.Cons: Political leanings have changed a lot in the last few months.
- 2.0Nice company, bad work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 24, 2017Pros: Really smart people, good perks, agile environment, full meals.Cons: Really messed up work-life balance. Management seems to be an issue in the London office, at least.
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