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Core States Group interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.0 / 10Based on 17 interview reports

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

Software EngineerAI EngineerEngineering Manager
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At a glance

4.0/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.0 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 13% of companies we track.
3
Role guides
17
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$169k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Core States Group interview?

Aggregated from 17 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy53%
Medium41%
Hard6%
Most candidates rate the loop easy, but few walk in cold.
Experience sentiment
76%positive
Positive 76%Neutral 6%Negative 18%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Core States Group actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Engineering Management
100%
AI Workflow Automation
100%
Commercial Power System Studies (Domain Knowledge)
96%
Orchestration (Workflow Engines)
96%
Multi-Site Program Management
95%
Experience & Project Communication
93%
MLOps
93%
Technical Leadership
91%
Power Systems Engineering Concepts
90%
Data Pipelines
89%
Civil Engineering Principles
87%
Model Deployment
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 Core States Group interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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AI Engineer
$100k-$125k
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Engineering Manager
$200k-$250k
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Software Engineer
Questions and loop structure
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04 · Compensation

What Core States Group pays, by level

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

Median $169k
Level$100kTotal comp range$250kTotal
All levels
Base $100k-$250k
$100k-$250k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Core States Group interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Core States Group interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Core States Group interviews as medium, based on 17 reported interviews.

How much does Core States Group pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Core States Group ranges from roughly $100k to $250k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Core States Group test in interviews?

Core States Group interviews most often cover Engineering Management, AI Workflow Automation, Commercial Power System Studies (Domain Knowledge), Orchestration (Workflow Engines), and Multi-Site Program Management. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Core States Group?

Dataford has interview guides for 3 roles at Core States Group, including AI Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Software Engineer.

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