Overview
- Palantir published an application for the Neurodivergent Fellowship, presenting it as a recruitment pathway rather than a diversity initiative.
- Positions are based in New York City and Washington, D.C., require no formal diagnosis, and list pay of $110,000 to $200,000 with potential equity and a sign-on bonus.
- Alex Karp will personally conduct the final round of interviews following his widely viewed DealBook Summit appearance.
- A company spokesperson said the program received more than 1,000 applications shortly after going live.
- Disability scholars and advocates criticized the program’s framing and raised ethical concerns tied to Palantir’s government and surveillance work, noting accessibility gaps in the initial social post.