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Long Wave interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.5 / 10Based on 5 interview reports

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

Software EngineerEngineering ManagerUX/UI Designer
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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.
3
Role guides
5
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$104k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Long Wave interview?

Aggregated from 5 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy20%
Medium80%
Hard0%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
80%positive
Positive 80%Neutral 0%Negative 20%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Long Wave actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
UX Design
100%
Engineering Management
96%
Systems Engineering
96%
UI Design
96%
Technical Leadership
96%
Problem Solving
93%
User-Centered Design
92%
Programming Fundamentals
90%
Visual Design
88%
Technical Program Management
88%
Reasoning and Algorithmic Thinking
86%
Design Systems
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 Long Wave interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Showing 3 of 3 role guides
Engineering Manager
$56k-$152k
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Software Engineer
$62k-$147k
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UX/UI Designer
$44k-$71k
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04 · Compensation

What Long Wave pays, by level

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

Median $104k
Level$0kTotal comp range$200kTotal
All levels
Base $45k-$137k
$44k-$152k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Long Wave interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Long Wave interviews as medium, based on 5 reported interviews.

How much does Long Wave pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Long Wave ranges from roughly $44k to $152k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Long Wave test in interviews?

Long Wave interviews most often cover Systems Engineering, UX Design, Engineering Management, UI Design, and Technical Leadership. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Long Wave?

Dataford has interview guides for 3 roles at Long Wave, including Engineering Manager, Software Engineer, and UX/UI Designer.

Where is Long Wave headquartered?

Long Wave is headquartered in Oklahoma City, US.

06 · Keep prepping

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