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Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

ATS interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.7 / 10Based on 82 interview reports

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

Software EngineerProject ManagerAccount ExecutiveBusiness Analyst

At a glance

4.7/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.7 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 54% of companies we track.
4
Role guides
82
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$535k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the ATS interview?

Aggregated from 82 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy33%
Medium51%
Hard16%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
65%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

53 offers across 82 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
78%positive
Positive 78%Neutral 12%Negative 10%
02 · Topic breakdown

What ATS actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
VBA
100%
Project Management
100%
Business Requirements Analysis
100%
Freight and Logistics Domain Knowledge
97%
SQL
96%
PLC Programming
95%
Handling Underperforming Team Members
95%
Tariffs and Trade Costs
94%
Technical Requirements Translation
93%
Allen Bradley PLCs
92%
Business Process Modeling
69%
Stakeholder Management
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 ATS interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Software Engineer
$136k-$935k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Project Manager
4 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Account Executive
3 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Business Analyst
$40k-$850k
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04 · Compensation

What ATS pays, by level

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

Median $535k
Level$0kTotal comp range$950kTotal
All levels
Base $40k-$913k
$40k-$935k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

ATS interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate ATS interviews as medium, based on 82 reported interviews. About 65% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does ATS pay?

Reported total comp across roles at ATS ranges from roughly $40k to $935k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does ATS test in interviews?

ATS interviews most often cover Stakeholder Management, VBA, Project Management, Business Requirements Analysis, and Freight and Logistics Domain Knowledge. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at ATS?

Dataford has interview guides for 4 roles at ATS, including Account Executive, Business Analyst, Project Manager, and Software Engineer.

Where is ATS headquartered?

ATS is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

06 · Keep prepping

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