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Cardiff UniversityCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Cardiff University interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.7 / 10Based on 83 interview reports

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

Research AnalystResearch ScientistSoftware Engineer

At a glance

4.7/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.7 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 55% of companies we track.
3
Role guides
83
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$43k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Cardiff University interview?

Aggregated from 83 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy27%
Medium61%
Hard13%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
63%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

52 offers across 83 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
83%positive
Positive 83%Neutral 15%Negative 2%
Reports by year
12
13
12
11
1
20222023202420252026
By interview date. The current year is partial.
02 · Topic breakdown

What Cardiff University actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
System Design
100%
Research project understanding
100%
Experimental equipment usage
96%
Research methods / methodology
95%
Architecture Trade-offs
95%
Fieldwork experience
93%
Presentation skills (research talk)
91%
Distributed Systems
91%
Domain-specific equipment operation
90%
Domain expertise familiarity
86%
Globally Distributed Caching
86%
Technical Q&A / defending research
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 Cardiff University interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Showing 3 of 3 role guides
Research Analyst
$35k-$49k
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Research Scientist
$62k-$67k
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Software Engineer
$31k-$54k
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04 · Compensation

What Cardiff University pays, by level

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

Median $43k
Level$0kTotal comp range$100kTotal
All levels
Base $35k-$67k
$31k-$67k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Cardiff University interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Cardiff University interviews as medium, based on 83 reported interviews. About 63% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Cardiff University pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Cardiff University ranges from roughly $31k to $67k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Cardiff University test in interviews?

Cardiff University interviews most often cover System Design, Research project understanding, Experimental equipment usage, Research methods / methodology, and Architecture Trade-offs. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Cardiff University?

Dataford has interview guides for 3 roles at Cardiff University, including Research Analyst, Research Scientist, and Software Engineer.

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