January 1, 2023

Positive ExperienceNo Offer

I only got to the first stage, which was a coding challenge via HackerRank.

It consisted of three steps, one dependent on the other, with increasing difficulty.

I only managed to complete the first step.

Build a dependency graph for the file system.

The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Palantir Forward Deployed Software Engineer role in Mexico.

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Pass Rate

Palantir's interview process for their Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles in Mexico is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Positive50%

Neutral50%

Negative0%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palantir's Forward Deployed Software Engineer interview process in Mexico.

5.0

Great place to intern

Forward Deployed Software Engineer • Former Employee

New York, New York, United States

October 2, 2015

Pros: Learned a lot, had a more meaningful project than most interns at other companies that I know. Met a lot of really smart people who I will be sure to keep in touch with. Integrated quickly into my team. Learned about new verticals. Lots of cool benefits and events.

Cons: Worked hard and was exhausted at times. This wasn't a summer vacation. Some internal documentation could have been better, making it easier to get up to speed on projects.

4.0

Interesting Problems, Stressful Times

Forward Deployed Software Engineer • Current Employee

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

November 25, 2025

Pros: FDSE solves lots of interesting problems.

Cons: Can be a bit stressful at times.

Good place to work for enterprise software development

London, England, United Kingdom

February 26, 2020

Pros: * Good and smart colleagues * Working on important problems that make a difference in the world

Cons: Problems to work on are not always super technically challenging. It usually requires more on the communication, planning, and expectation management side.

  • 5.0Great place to internForward Deployed Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 2, 2015Pros: Learned a lot, had a more meaningful project than most interns at other companies that I know. Met a lot of really smart people who I will be sure to keep in touch with. Integrated quickly into my team. Learned about new verticals. Lots of cool benefits and events.Cons: Worked hard and was exhausted at times. This wasn't a summer vacation. Some internal documentation could have been better, making it easier to get up to speed on projects.
  • 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.
  • 5.0Good place to work for enterprise software developmentForward Deployed Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 26, 2020Pros: * Good and smart colleagues * Working on important problems that make a difference in the worldCons: Problems to work on are not always super technically challenging. It usually requires more on the communication, planning, and expectation management side.

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