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Network DesignsCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Network Designs interview process & guide 2026

Based on 4 interview reports

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

Security EngineerSoftware EngineerSolutions Architect

At a glance

3
Role guides
4
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$142k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Network Designs interview?

Aggregated from 4 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy50%
Medium50%
Hard0%
Most candidates rate the loop easy, but few walk in cold.
Experience sentiment
100%positive
Positive 100%Neutral 0%Negative 0%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Network Designs actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Solutions Architecture
100%
Cybersecurity (General)
100%
.NET (C#/.NET ecosystem)
96%
Security Engineering
96%
DevSecOps
95%
AWS Solutions Architecture
93%
Information Security
92%
Cloud/Platform Engineering
91%
Security Architecture
90%
Information Assurance (IA)
76%
Enterprise Architecture
42%
Vulnerability Management
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 Network Designs interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Showing 3 of 3 role guides
Security Engineer
$104k-$179k
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Software Engineer
$98k-$180k
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Solutions Architect
$133k-$176k
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04 · Compensation

What Network Designs pays, by level

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

Median $142k
Level$50kTotal comp range$200kTotal
All levels
Base $106k-$176k
$98k-$180k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Network Designs interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Network Designs interviews as medium, based on 4 reported interviews.

How much does Network Designs pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Network Designs ranges from roughly $98k to $180k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Network Designs test in interviews?

Network Designs interviews most often cover Enterprise Architecture, Vulnerability Management, Solutions Architecture, Cybersecurity (General), and .NET (C#/.NET ecosystem). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Network Designs?

Dataford has interview guides for 3 roles at Network Designs, including Security Engineer, Software Engineer, and Solutions Architect.

Where is Network Designs headquartered?

Network Designs is headquartered in McLean, US.

06 · In their words

What people say about Network Designs

Verbatim snippets from employee and candidate reviews
“The pay is extremely low, and benefits are very poor, leading to job insecurity if contracts are lost.”
Cloud Engineer1.0
“While there are some good people at Network Designs, many have quietly left due to a lack of direction and support.”
Business Analyst2.0
07 · Keep prepping

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