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Obsidian Security interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 5.0 / 10Based on 15 interview reports

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

Software EngineerAccount ExecutiveEngineering ManagerMarketing Analytics SpecialistSecurity EngineerSolutions 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 75% of companies we track.
10
Role guides
15
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$197k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Obsidian Security interview?

Aggregated from 15 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy33%
Medium40%
Hard27%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
40%positive
Positive 40%Neutral 20%Negative 40%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Obsidian Security actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
99%
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
88%
Monitoring & Observability
80%
Security Domain Knowledge
74%
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
60%
Python
58%
High Availability (HA)
56%
Automation / Scripting
56%
Scalability Engineering
55%
Executive Communication
39%
Containerization
37%
Secrets Management
10%
Communication (Written and Verbal)
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 Obsidian Security interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Software Engineer
$176k-$204k total comp
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Account Executive
$164k-$176k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Engineering Manager
$135k-$172k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Data Scientist
$40k-$950k
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DevOps Engineer
Questions and loop structure
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Marketing Analytics Specialist
$199k-$231k
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Product Manager
$184k-$223k
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Security Engineer
$242k-$298k
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Site Reliability Engineer
$165k-$248k
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Solutions Engineer
$178k-$204k
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04 · Compensation

What Obsidian Security pays, by level

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

Median $197k
Level$100kTotal comp range$300kTotal
All levels
Base $135k-$295k
$135k-$298k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Obsidian Security interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Obsidian Security interviews as medium, based on 15 reported interviews.

How much does Obsidian Security pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Obsidian Security ranges from roughly $135k to $298k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Obsidian Security test in interviews?

Obsidian Security interviews most often cover Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Monitoring & Observability, Security Domain Knowledge, Python, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Obsidian Security?

Dataford has interview guides for 10 roles at Obsidian Security, including Account Executive, Data Scientist, DevOps Engineer, and Engineering Manager, and more.

Is Obsidian Security a good place to work?

Employees rate Obsidian Security 2.7 out of 5 overall, based on aggregated workplace reviews spanning career growth, work-life balance, compensation, culture, and management.

Where is Obsidian Security headquartered?

Obsidian Security is headquartered in Newport Beach, US.

06 · In their words

What people say about Obsidian Security

Verbatim snippets from employee and candidate reviews
“Obsidian Security has built an exceptional sales organization, led by a CRO who genuinely supports the team and fosters a culture of accountability and trust.”
Account Executive5.0
“Obsidian Security is a clear leader in the fast-paced security sector, securing huge deals and working with great customers.”
Account Executive5.0
“The fast-paced environment and the challenges of a newer category make navigating the security space demanding.”
Account Executive5.0
“None.”
Account Executive5.0
“Exciting opportunities abound in a rapidly evolving security sector.”
Account Executive5.0
“The company offers salaries significantly above market rate.”
Solutions Engineer1.0
07 · Keep prepping

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