I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Palantir Technologies (Palo Alto, CA) in Jul 2014
Interview
I applied through Linkedin.com and received an email short time later to answer three (3) questions that were somewhat difficult. After submitting my answers, I was asked to come on-site for an interview with the Administrative Operations Team and I met with three (3) admins. I felt the first admin was somewhat rude when I was answering her FIRST question she seemed like she was not even listening. I don't understand why I was even interviewing with admins who have no HR experience. Seem like more of a favoritism interview. The second and third admins were a lot better and I felt that I did well. However, after writing a thank you letter I received a automated system email stating I will not move forward - you would think you would receive a direct email from the recruiter to keep it more personal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you hear about Palantir? What technologies do you use that you would recommend to a colleague? Where do you see yourself in five years?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Palantir Technologies in Apr 2025
Interview
Did not have a recruiter phone screen, jumped straight to an interview with another admin. About a week goes by, and they asked to fit two more interviews in ASAP with more admin team members. Fine, all good, I make myself available even though I’m traveling outside the US. One of the interviewers seems to be very sincere when she tells me she enjoyed our talk.
A week goes by, I follow up, and hear back the team is busy at an offsite. Another week goes by, I follow up, nothing. About three weeks later I received an email letting me know they “ determined that we do not have a position that is a strong match for your qualifications at this time.” But also I was great to work with during the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were all very “tell us about a time when..” structured
I interviewed at Palantir Technologies (Calirrenan)
Interview
I recently interviewed for a [Job Title] position at [Company Name] and was truly surprised by how different the experience was from any other interview I've had. From the moment I walked into their office, I could tell this company had a unique and vibrant culture.
The interview itself was a mix of traditional questions about my experience and skills, but also included some really interesting and thought-provoking questions that allowed me to showcase my personality and creativity. The interviewer was friendly and engaging, and made me feel comfortable throughout the process.
What really stood out to me was the emphasis on cultural fit. They seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me as a person, and not just as a potential employee. I left the interview feeling energized and excited about the possibility of joining their team.
Pros:
Unique and engaging interview process
Friendly and approachable interviewer
Emphasis on cultural fit
Positive and energetic company culture
Cons:
Some of the questions were a bit unconventional, which might not be for everyone
Overall:
I highly recommend interviewing at [Company Name] if you're looking for a company that values creativity, personality, and a strong cultural fit. Even if I don't get the job, I'm grateful for the opportunity to have experienced their unique interview process.
Tips for other candidates:
Be prepared to answer some out-of-the-box questions
Relax and be yourself
Show your enthusiasm for the company and the role
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Palantir Technologies in Nov 2022
Interview
Long winded, convoluted interview process. Most unusual interview process I’ve experienced, just three informal chats so it made it hard what the right answer was. Long waiting times between interviews and a long turnaround to get feedback.