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The Missing LinkCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

The Missing Link interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 5.0 / 10Based on 7 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at The Missing Link: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Software EngineerSecurity Engineer

At a glance

5.0/ 10
Interview difficulty 5.0 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 74% of companies we track.
2
Role guides
7
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$120k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the The Missing Link interview?

Aggregated from 7 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy0%
Medium100%
Hard0%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
71%positive
Positive 71%Neutral 0%Negative 29%
02 · Topic breakdown

What The Missing Link actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
IPsec Troubleshooting
100%
DNS (Domain Name System)
96%
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
95%
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) Troubleshooting
92%
Infrastructure Operations
91%
Network Security Troubleshooting
88%
Network & Systems Engineering
87%
Security Log Interpretation
84%
Network Systems Infrastructure
83%
Firewall Fundamentals
80%
Systems Infrastructure
79%
Scenario-Based Troubleshooting Methodologies
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 The Missing Link interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Showing 2 of 2 role guides
Security Engineer
$76k-$141k
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Software Engineer
$102k-$161k
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04 · Compensation

What The Missing Link pays, by level

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

Median $120k
Level$50kTotal comp range$200kTotal
All levels
Base $87k-$153k
$76k-$161k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

The Missing Link interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the The Missing Link interview?

Candidates most commonly rate The Missing Link interviews as medium, based on 7 reported interviews.

How much does The Missing Link pay?

Reported total comp across roles at The Missing Link ranges from roughly $76k to $161k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does The Missing Link test in interviews?

The Missing Link interviews most often cover IPsec Troubleshooting, DNS (Domain Name System), BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) Troubleshooting, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), and Network Security Troubleshooting. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at The Missing Link?

Dataford has interview guides for 2 roles at The Missing Link, including Security Engineer and Software Engineer.

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