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Cepheid interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.6 / 10Based on 201 interview reports

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

Software EngineerQA EngineerResearch ScientistProgram Manager
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At a glance

4.6/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.6 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 50% of companies we track.
4
Role guides
201
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$593k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Cepheid interview?

Aggregated from 201 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy23%
Medium69%
Hard8%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
55%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

110 offers across 201 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
56%positive
Positive 56%Neutral 19%Negative 25%
Reports by year
25
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18
11
7
20222023202420252026
By interview date. The current year is partial.
02 · Topic breakdown

What Cepheid actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Program Management
100%
Limit of Detection (LOD) testing
100%
Software Engineering
100%
Test Verification & Validation
96%
Cross-Functional Collaboration
96%
Systems Integration
96%
Stakeholder Communication (QA)
95%
Microbiology fundamentals
93%
Stakeholder Management
93%
Integration Engineering
91%
Knowledge transfer from past research to current work
90%
Success Metrics / KPI Definition
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 Cepheid interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Software Engineer
$171k-$1015k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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QA Engineer
9 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Research Scientist
9 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Program Manager
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04 · Compensation

What Cepheid pays, by level

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

Median $593k
Level$150kTotal comp range$1050kTotal
All levels
Base $293k-$991k
$171k-$1015k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Cepheid interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Cepheid interviews as medium, based on 201 reported interviews. About 55% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Cepheid pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Cepheid ranges from roughly $171k to $1015k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Cepheid test in interviews?

Cepheid interviews most often cover Program Management, Limit of Detection (LOD) testing, Software Engineering, Test Verification & Validation, and Cross-Functional Collaboration. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Cepheid?

Dataford has interview guides for 4 roles at Cepheid, including Program Manager, QA Engineer, Research Scientist, and Software Engineer.

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