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Simons FoundationCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

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 AnalystResearch ScientistUX/UI Designer

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.
4
Role guides
29
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$152k
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%
Machine Learning
100%
UI Design
96%
Django
96%
Visual Design Principles
95%
Linux
95%
Research Scientist Responsibilities
93%
Multithreading / Threads
91%
Database Management
90%
PostgreSQL
89%
SQL
87%
Backend Engineering
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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.

Most reported roles
Software Engineer
$190k-$235k total comp
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Research Analyst
1 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Research Scientist
$91k-$91k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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UX/UI Designer
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04 · Compensation

What Simons Foundation pays, by level

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

Median $152k
Level$50kTotal comp range$250kTotal
All levels
Base $91k-$235k
$91k-$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?

Reported total comp across roles at Simons Foundation ranges from roughly $91k 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, Machine Learning, Django, and UI Design. 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 4 roles at Simons Foundation, including Research Analyst, Research Scientist, 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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