Palantir technologies Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Dec 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

After applying, I mostly experienced early-stage conversations that felt like they were trying to understand who I was and what I wanted next, not just whether I could code.

The first round was behavioral and fairly straightforward, digging into why I was pursuing a master’s degree, what classes I actually enjoyed, and what I was looking for in an internship. I was a bit surprised that the recruiter didn’t focus heavily on the company itself during that chat—everything felt centered on my personal motivations and interests.

In the next phase of my journey, I again had a recruiter-style screen centered on my background and CV, with follow-ups that got more specific about my interests, applications, and even visa-related details. The conversation ended up circling

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