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CertiK interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.4 / 10Based on 29 interview reports

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

Software EngineerSecurity EngineerData ScientistAccount ExecutiveBusiness AnalystData Analyst
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At a glance

4.4/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.4 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 32% of companies we track.
6
Role guides
29
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$105k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the CertiK interview?

Aggregated from 29 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy32%
Medium61%
Hard7%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
48%positive
Positive 48%Neutral 14%Negative 38%
02 · Topic breakdown

What CertiK actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Excel (Data Analysis Tool)
100%
Security Engineering
100%
SQL
100%
Business Analysis
100%
Solidity Compiler Frontend
100%
Business Development
96%
Formal Methods
96%
Confusion Matrix
96%
Blockchain Security
96%
Data Analysis (Role Fundamentals)
90%
Solidity
70%
Technical Communication
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 CertiK interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Software Engineer
$118k-$229k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Security Engineer
$4k-$180k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Data Scientist
$40k-$950k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Account Executive
$51k-$190k
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Business Analyst
$1k-$1k
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Data Analyst
$40k-$977k
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04 · Compensation

What CertiK pays, by level

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

Median $105k
Level$0kTotal comp range$250kTotal
All levels
Base $1k-$228k
$1k-$229k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

CertiK interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate CertiK interviews as medium, based on 29 reported interviews.

How much does CertiK pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at CertiK ranges from roughly $1k to $229k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does CertiK test in interviews?

CertiK interviews most often cover Solidity, Technical Communication, Excel (Data Analysis Tool), Security Engineering, and SQL. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at CertiK?

Dataford has interview guides for 6 roles at CertiK, including Account Executive, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, and Data Scientist, and more.

Is CertiK a good place to work?

Employees rate CertiK 3.5 out of 5 overall, based on aggregated workplace reviews spanning career growth, work-life balance, compensation, culture, and management.

Where is CertiK headquartered?

CertiK is headquartered in New York, NY.

06 · Keep prepping

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