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Forge interview process & guide 2026

Based on 25 interview reports

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

Software EngineerEngineering Manager
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At a glance

2
Role guides
25
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$228k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Forge interview?

Aggregated from 25 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy28%
Medium60%
Hard12%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
56%positive
Positive 56%Neutral 4%Negative 40%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Forge actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Algorithms & Data Structures (DSA)
100%
Engineering Management
96%
Coding interview preparation
96%
Coding Assessments
92%
Problem Solving
92%
Reliability Engineering
88%
Tree Algorithms
88%
Platform Engineering
85%
Sliding Window Technique
84%
SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) Practices
81%
Application of DSA in Real Interview Questions
80%
Trade Management Domain Engineering
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 Forge interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Engineering Manager
$228k-$264k
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Software Engineer
$168k-$250k
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04 · Compensation

What Forge pays, by level

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

Median $228k
Level$150kTotal comp range$300kTotal
All levels
Base $168k-$255k
$168k-$264k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Forge interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Forge interviews as medium, based on 25 reported interviews.

How much does Forge pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Forge ranges from roughly $168k to $264k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Forge test in interviews?

Forge interviews most often cover Algorithms & Data Structures (DSA), Engineering Management, Coding interview preparation, Coding Assessments, and Problem Solving. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Forge?

Dataford has interview guides for 2 roles at Forge, including Engineering Manager and Software Engineer.

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