ARES interview process & guide 2026
Everything we know about interviewing at ARES: what each round tests and compensation by level.
How hard is the ARES interview?
Aggregated from 10 interview experiencesWhat ARES actually tests for
How prominent each skill is across reported loopsFind 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 ARES interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.
What ARES pays, by level
Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.
ARES interview FAQ
Answered from real candidate and workplace dataHow hard is the ARES interview?
Candidates most commonly rate ARES interviews as medium, based on 10 reported interviews.
How much does ARES pay for data roles?
Reported total comp for data roles at ARES ranges from roughly $87k to $186k per year, varying by level, team, and location.
What topics does ARES test in interviews?
ARES interviews most often cover SharePoint Development, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Software Development, and Systems Architecture. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.
What roles can I prepare for at ARES?
Dataford has interview guides for 2 roles at ARES, including Software Engineer and Systems Engineer.
Ready for your ARES interview?
Practice the exact questions from this guide with AI feedback, and walk into your loop knowing what to expect.