March 21, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
I was reached out to on LinkedIn.
The first round was a technical assessment that was difficult for my standards, so I did not move on.
I've heard it's a relatively difficult and long process.
They asked a networking question, an algorithms question, and a database (SQL) question.
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Palantir Forward Deployed Software Engineer role in Washington, District of Columbia.
0%
Pass Rate
Palantir's interview process for their Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles in Washington, District of Columbia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Positive56%
Neutral25%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Forward Deployed Software Engineer interview process in Washington, District of Columbia.
4.0
Work that I look forward to every day
Forward Deployed Software Engineer • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
November 5, 2014
Pros: The people are great, friendly, and very intelligent. Interesting work that can have a real impact. Awesome travel opportunities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., London, Sydney, and the UAE, plus more. The schedule is up to you. Come in and leave whenever, as long as the work is getting done.
Cons: There is a fair amount of technical grunt work to be done, and if you're not careful, you'll end up on boring projects. You can avoid this by proving yourself valuable in other areas. It's hard to stand out amongst peers when everyone is so talented. There's no clear path to advancement internally. They're working on this. Work/life balance varies across teams. Some people are overworked (not me...).
Interesting Problems, Stressful Times
November 25, 2025
Pros: FDSE solves lots of interesting problems.
Cons: Can be a bit stressful at times.
Incredible work, people, and benefits. Not much work-life balance
Forward Deployed Software Engineer • Former Employee
October 24, 2024
Pros: The access to problems is fairly unimpeachable, the people are generally world-class, and the benefits and compensation are very competitive.
Cons: There is no expectation of work-life balance. This is a company for people who are serious about what they do and perform accordingly.
- 4.0Work that I look forward to every dayForward Deployed Software Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesNovember 5, 2014Pros: The people are great, friendly, and very intelligent. Interesting work that can have a real impact. Awesome travel opportunities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., London, Sydney, and the UAE, plus more. The schedule is up to you. Come in and leave whenever, as long as the work is getting done.Cons: There is a fair amount of technical grunt work to be done, and if you're not careful, you'll end up on boring projects. You can avoid this by proving yourself valuable in other areas. It's hard to stand out amongst peers when everyone is so talented. There's no clear path to advancement internally. They're working on this. Work/life balance varies across teams. Some people are overworked (not me...).
- 4.0Interesting Problems, Stressful TimesForward Deployed Software Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesNovember 25, 2025Pros: FDSE solves lots of interesting problems.Cons: Can be a bit stressful at times.
- 4.0Incredible work, people, and benefits. Not much work-life balanceForward Deployed Software Engineer • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesOctober 24, 2024Pros: The access to problems is fairly unimpeachable, the people are generally world-class, and the benefits and compensation are very competitive.Cons: There is no expectation of work-life balance. This is a company for people who are serious about what they do and perform accordingly.
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