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Sayres & AssociatesCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Sayres & Associates interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 3.8 / 10Based on 6 interview reports

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

Business AnalystSoftware Engineer

At a glance

3.8/ 10
Interview difficulty 3.8 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 8% of companies we track.
2
Role guides
6
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$118k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Sayres & Associates interview?

Aggregated from 6 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy50%
Medium50%
Hard0%
Most candidates rate the loop easy, but few walk in cold.
Experience sentiment
83%positive
Positive 83%Neutral 17%Negative 0%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Sayres & Associates actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Business Analysis
100%
Engineering Design (General)
96%
Software Engineering (General)
95%
Program Familiarity (Role/Program Alignment)
93%
Technical Problem Solving
91%
Technical Interview Readiness (Best Approach Under Scenarios)
90%
Software Design
86%
Solution Approach/Problem-Solving
86%
Engineering Communication
83%
Cross-functional Collaboration
82%
Scenario-Based Decision Making
78%
Interpersonal Communication
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 Sayres & Associates interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Showing 2 of 2 role guides
Business Analyst
$120k-$150k
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Software Engineer
$80k-$120k
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04 · Compensation

What Sayres & Associates pays, by level

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

Median $118k
Level$50kTotal comp range$150kTotal
All levels
Base $80k-$150k
$80k-$150k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Sayres & Associates interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Sayres & Associates interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Sayres & Associates interviews as medium, based on 6 reported interviews.

How much does Sayres & Associates pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Sayres & Associates ranges from roughly $80k to $150k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Sayres & Associates test in interviews?

Sayres & Associates interviews most often cover Business Analysis, Engineering Design (General), Program Familiarity (Role/Program Alignment), Software Engineering (General), and Technical Interview Readiness (Best Approach Under Scenarios). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Sayres & Associates?

Dataford has interview guides for 2 roles at Sayres & Associates, including Business Analyst and Software Engineer.

Where is Sayres & Associates headquartered?

Sayres & Associates is headquartered in Washington, US.

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