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PBF EnergyCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

PBF Energy interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.3 / 10Based on 30 interview reports

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

Software Engineer

At a glance

4.3/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.3 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 30% of companies we track.
1
Role guides
30
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$129k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the PBF Energy interview?

Aggregated from 30 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy31%
Medium66%
Hard3%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
57%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

17 offers across 30 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
76%positive
Positive 76%Neutral 7%Negative 17%
02 · Topic breakdown

What PBF Energy actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Process Design Engineering
96%
Rotating Equipment Engineering
92%
APC (Advanced Process Control)
88%
Safety Engineering
85%
Reliability Engineering
81%
Problem Solving (MEB-style technical challenge)
77%
Behavioral Interviewing
74%
Risk Management (Safety engineering context)
70%
Instrumentation Engineering
66%
Interview Communication
62%
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
59%
Control Systems / Process Automation Concepts
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 PBF Energy interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Software Engineer
$88k-$170k
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04 · Compensation

What PBF Energy pays, by level

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

Median $129k
Level$50kTotal comp range$200kTotal
All levels
Base $88k-$158k
$88k-$170k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

PBF Energy interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate PBF Energy interviews as medium, based on 30 reported interviews. About 57% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does PBF Energy pay?

Reported total comp across roles at PBF Energy ranges from roughly $88k to $170k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does PBF Energy test in interviews?

PBF Energy interviews most often cover Process Design Engineering, Rotating Equipment Engineering, APC (Advanced Process Control), Safety Engineering, and Reliability Engineering. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at PBF Energy?

Dataford has interview guides for 1 role at PBF Energy, including Software Engineer.

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