Joining our team
Our acumen, acuity and culture are important to us so we’re very careful about making sure that the fit is right on your side and ours. We want to learn about who you are, not just who you are when you’re in interview-mode. So, please bring your real self and we’ll do the same. Here are some simple things you can do to shine through:
Be prepared
We expect candidates to spend time learning about Palantir, our culture, our environment, and our products. There is a wealth of information that you can refer to, on the web:
- Learn about working at Palantir
- If you’re interested in a coding job, read our blog posts on our technical interviews:
- Read the two most recent entries on the Palantir Finance and Palantir Government analysis blogs
- Watch the technical introductions to our platforms: Palantir Government White Videos, Palantir Finance White Videos
- Take a look at our Media page to see what people outside of the company think about Palantir. The Wall Street Journal and Venture Beat articles give great insight into our culture, work ethic, and mission
Use the products!
Get hands-on experience with Palantir Government as an analyst would. Complete all five stages of Operation Tradestop
Analyze data from Data.gov in AnalyzeThe.US For bonus points, send us some interesting vignettes you discover there.
Take Palantir Finance for a JoyRide and feel free to send us your analysis
Logistics
Across all of our teams, the interview process starts with one or two phone interviews. These calls are conversational and typically last twenty to forty-five minutes, with a focus on your prior experiences, domain knowledge, and personal interest in Palantir. Engineering interviews tend to include technical questions about data structures, algorithms, and software engineering. We leave time in every phone interview for candidates to ask questions of their own.
If the phone interviews go well, it’s time to come to Palo Alto and meet our team. If you’re coming from far away, don’t worry, we’ll coordinate all aspects of your trip.
We’re a laid-back company and Palo Alto is warm and sunny, so leave the suit, tie or heels in your closet and wear something comfortable. We focus on you, not your apparel.
