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Simons Foundation interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.4 / 10Based on 29 interview reports

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

Software EngineerResearch AnalystUX/UI Designer
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At a glance

4.4/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.4 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 32% of companies we track.
3
Role guides
29
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$213k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Simons Foundation interview?

Aggregated from 29 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy32%
Medium61%
Hard7%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
62%positive
Positive 62%Neutral 14%Negative 24%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Simons Foundation actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Python
100%
UI Design
96%
Django
96%
Visual Design Principles
95%
Linux
93%
Multithreading / Threads
92%
User-Centered Design (UCD)
91%
Database Management
90%
PostgreSQL
89%
SQL
87%
Backend Engineering
84%
Exception Handling
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 Simons Foundation interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Research Analyst
Questions and loop structure
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Software Engineer
$190k-$235k
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UX/UI Designer
Questions and loop structure
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04 · Compensation

What Simons Foundation pays, by level

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

Median $213k
Level$150kTotal comp range$250kTotal
All levels
Base $190k-$235k
$190k-$235k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Simons Foundation interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Simons Foundation interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Simons Foundation interviews as medium, based on 29 reported interviews.

How much does Simons Foundation pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Simons Foundation ranges from roughly $190k to $235k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Simons Foundation test in interviews?

Simons Foundation interviews most often cover SQL, Python, Django, UI Design, and Linux. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Simons Foundation?

Dataford has interview guides for 3 roles at Simons Foundation, including Research Analyst, Software Engineer, and UX/UI Designer.

Is Simons Foundation a good place to work?

Employees rate Simons Foundation 4.4 out of 5 overall, based on aggregated workplace reviews spanning career growth, work-life balance, compensation, culture, and management.

Where is Simons Foundation headquartered?

Simons Foundation is headquartered in New York, NY.

06 · Keep prepping

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