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AESCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

AES interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.6 / 10Based on 187 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at AES: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Software EngineerBusiness AnalystFinancial AnalystData AnalystProject ManagerAccountant

At a glance

4.6/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.6 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 51% of companies we track.
10
Role guides
187
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$118k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the AES interview?

Aggregated from 187 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy29%
Medium60%
Hard11%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
52%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

97 offers across 187 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
59%positive
Positive 59%Neutral 20%Negative 21%
Reports by year
24
34
31
25
16
20222023202420252026
By interview date. The current year is partial.
02 · Topic breakdown

What AES actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Financial Modeling (Case Test)
100%
Project Management (General)
100%
Excel Modeling & Spreadsheet Proficiency
100%
ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2)
100%
Power grid capacity analysis
100%
Business Analysis
100%
Account Executive Sales Strategy
100%
Systems Engineering
100%
Data Analysis (role fundamentals)
100%
Behavioral/Soft Skills (Conflict Resolution with Coworkers)
97%
DCF / NPV Valuation
96%
Intrinsic Value Valuation
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions AES interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Software Engineer
$77k-$142k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Business Analyst
13 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Financial Analyst
$105k-$131k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
Open the guide
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Account Executive
Questions and loop structure
Open guide
Accountant
Questions and loop structure
Open guide
Corporate Finance Analyst
$105k-$131k
Open guide
Data Analyst
Questions and loop structure
Open guide
Project Manager
$75k-$105k
Open guide
Robotics Engineer
$145k-$181k
Open guide
Systems Engineer
$56k-$87k
Open guide
04 · Compensation

What AES pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $118k
Level$50kTotal comp range$200kTotal
All levels
Base $56k-$181k
$56k-$181k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

AES interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the AES interview?

Candidates most commonly rate AES interviews as medium, based on 187 reported interviews. About 52% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does AES pay?

Reported total comp across roles at AES ranges from roughly $56k to $181k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does AES test in interviews?

AES interviews most often cover Financial Modeling (Case Test), Project Management (General), Excel Modeling & Spreadsheet Proficiency, ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2), and Power grid capacity analysis. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at AES?

Dataford has interview guides for 10 roles at AES, including Accountant, Account Executive, Business Analyst, and Corporate Finance Analyst, and more.

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