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Companies HouseCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Companies House interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.5 / 10Based on 44 interview reports

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

Software Engineer

At a glance

4.5/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.5 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 41% of companies we track.
1
Role guides
44
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$47k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Companies House interview?

Aggregated from 44 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy30%
Medium61%
Hard9%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
39%about 1 in 3

About 1 in 3 candidates with a known outcome convert.

17 offers across 44 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
91%positive
Positive 91%Neutral 9%Negative 0%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Companies House actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Database Development
96%
Backend System Design
92%
Problem Solving
88%
Infrastructure Engineering
84%
Backend Engineering (General)
80%
Software Development Fundamentals
76%
Technical Communication
72%
Live Coding / Practical Programming Exercise
68%
Systems Thinking / Seeing the Bigger Picture
64%
Application of Technical Skills to Role
60%
Stakeholder Communication (Supervisor/Manager)
56%
Leadership
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 Companies House interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Software Engineer
$42k-$53k
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04 · Compensation

What Companies House pays, by level

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

Median $47k
Level$0kTotal comp range$100kTotal
All levels
Base $42k-$53k
$42k-$53k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Companies House interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Companies House interviews as medium, based on 44 reported interviews. About 39% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Companies House pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Companies House ranges from roughly $42k to $53k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Companies House test in interviews?

Companies House interviews most often cover Database Development, Backend System Design, Problem Solving, Infrastructure Engineering, and Backend Engineering (General). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Companies House?

Dataford has interview guides for 1 role at Companies House, including Software Engineer.

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