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Donaldson CompanyCompany guide
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Donaldson Company interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 5.0 / 10Based on 58 interview reports

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

Software Engineer
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At a glance

5.0/ 10
Interview difficulty 5.0 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 81% of companies we track.
1
Role guides
58
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$625k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Donaldson Company interview?

Aggregated from 58 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy16%
Medium68%
Hard16%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
47%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

27 offers across 58 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
61%positive
Positive 61%Neutral 20%Negative 20%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Donaldson Company actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Problem Solving Under Pressure
96%
Technical Domain: Mechanical Engineering
92%
Technical Domain: Air Filters / Air Filtration
88%
2D Drawing / Technical Drawing Test
84%
SolidWorks (CAD Tool)
80%
Behavioral Interviewing / Competency Questions
76%
Engineering for Plastics / Injection Molding (Plastic Moulded Parts)
72%
Communication Skills (Interviewing & Verbal Explanation)
68%
Technical Domain: Product Knowledge
64%
Design Parameters for Manufacturing
60%
CAD Design Knowledge
56%
Presentation Skills
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 Donaldson Company interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Software Engineer
$495k-$755k
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04 · Compensation

What Donaldson Company pays, by level

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

Median $625k
Level$450kTotal comp range$800kTotal
All levels
Base $495k-$755k
$495k-$755k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Donaldson Company interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Donaldson Company interviews as medium, based on 58 reported interviews. About 47% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Donaldson Company pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Donaldson Company ranges from roughly $495k to $755k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Donaldson Company test in interviews?

Donaldson Company interviews most often cover Problem Solving Under Pressure, Technical Domain: Mechanical Engineering, Technical Domain: Air Filters / Air Filtration, 2D Drawing / Technical Drawing Test, and SolidWorks (CAD Tool). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Donaldson Company?

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

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