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Valaris interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 5.2 / 10Based on 12 interview reports

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

Software Engineer
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At a glance

5.2/ 10
Interview difficulty 5.2 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 87% of companies we track.
1
Role guides
12
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$100k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Valaris interview?

Aggregated from 12 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy0%
Medium92%
Hard8%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Experience sentiment
58%positive
Positive 58%Neutral 8%Negative 33%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Valaris actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Software Engineering (General)
95%
Subsea Domain Knowledge (Conceptual)
90%
Subsea Engineering (Systems/Operations Concepts)
86%
Communication (Interview Communication)
81%
Technical Interview Fundamentals
77%
Problem Solving
72%
Petroleum / Oil & Gas Industry Context
68%
Skills Assessment
63%
Educational Background (Technical Education)
59%
Work Experience (Engineering Experience)
54%
Software Engineering for Industry Applications
22%
Role-Specific Engineering Responsibilities (Implied)
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 Valaris interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Software Engineer
$59k-$142k
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04 · Compensation

What Valaris pays, by level

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

Median $100k
Level$50kTotal comp range$150kTotal
All levels
Base $62k-$133k
$59k-$142k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Valaris interview FAQ

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

Candidates most commonly rate Valaris interviews as medium, based on 12 reported interviews.

How much does Valaris pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Valaris ranges from roughly $59k to $142k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Valaris test in interviews?

Valaris interviews most often cover Software Engineering (General), Subsea Domain Knowledge (Conceptual), Subsea Engineering (Systems/Operations Concepts), Communication (Interview Communication), and Technical Interview Fundamentals. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Valaris?

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

Is Valaris a good place to work?

Employees rate Valaris 4.2 out of 5 overall, based on aggregated workplace reviews spanning career growth, work-life balance, compensation, culture, and management.

Where is Valaris headquartered?

Valaris is headquartered in Houston, TX.

06 · In their words

What people say about Valaris

Verbatim snippets from employee and candidate reviews
“Valaris has a great culture and wonderful people, making it an enjoyable place to work.”
Business Analyst3.0
“Currently facing uncertainty due to the acquisition by Transocean, and the pay is not as competitive as it should be.”
Business Analyst3.0
07 · Keep prepping

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