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DakotaCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Dakota interview process & guide 2026

Based on 1 interview reports

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

Software Engineer

At a glance

1
Role guides
1
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$100k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Dakota interview?

Aggregated from 1 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy0%
Medium100%
Hard0%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
100%positive
Positive 100%Neutral 0%Negative 0%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Dakota actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Software Engineering (general)
95%
Game Development
91%
Puzzle & Casual Game Development
87%
Behavioral Interviewing
83%
Game Mechanics Design
79%
Resume-based Communication
75%
Interviewing Skills
70%
Client-side Application Development
66%
Technical Storytelling
62%
Problem Solving
58%
Requirements & Role Fit Assessment
20%
Version Control (implied)
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 Dakota interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Software Engineer
$65k-$135k
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04 · Compensation

What Dakota pays, by level

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

Median $100k
Level$50kTotal comp range$150kTotal
All levels
Base $65k-$135k
$65k-$135k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Dakota interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Dakota interviews as medium, based on 1 reported interviews.

How much does Dakota pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Dakota ranges from roughly $65k to $135k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Dakota test in interviews?

Dakota interviews most often cover Software Engineering (general), Game Development, Puzzle & Casual Game Development, Behavioral Interviewing, and Game Mechanics Design. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Dakota?

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

Where is Dakota headquartered?

Dakota is headquartered in Paris, France.

06 · Keep prepping

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