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Arch interview process & guide 2026

Based on 2 interview reports

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

Account ExecutiveEngineering ManagerSoftware Engineer
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At a glance

3
Role guides
2
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$250k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Arch interview?

Aggregated from 2 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy0%
Medium50%
Hard50%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
50%positive
Positive 50%Neutral 0%Negative 50%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Arch actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Engineering Management
100%
Infrastructure Engineering
100%
Pipeline management
96%
Software Engineering
95%
Technical Leadership
95%
Enterprise sales
93%
Team Management
70%
Scalability
67%
Reliability Engineering
55%
Cross-functional Collaboration
48%
DevOps Practices
48%
Incident Response
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 Arch interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Showing 3 of 3 role guides
Account Executive
$148k-$420k
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Engineering Manager
$200k-$300k
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Software Engineer
$118k-$328k
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04 · Compensation

What Arch pays, by level

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

Median $250k
Level$100kTotal comp range$450kTotal
All levels
Base $145k-$375k
$118k-$420k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Arch interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Arch interviews as hard, based on 2 reported interviews.

How much does Arch pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Arch ranges from roughly $118k to $420k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Arch test in interviews?

Arch interviews most often cover Technical Leadership, Scalability, Reliability Engineering, Cross-functional Collaboration, and DevOps Practices. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Arch?

Dataford has interview guides for 3 roles at Arch, including Account Executive, Engineering Manager, and Software Engineer.

Where is Arch headquartered?

Arch is headquartered in Chicago, US.

06 · Keep prepping

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