Process
I was recently interviewed for a Data Engineer role in the US. I didn't clear the onsite interviews. Even if I had been offered the position, I wouldn't have joined based on my experience. The hiring manager seemed arrogant, and I would never want to work for someone like him, although the rest of the interviewers were polite.
Questions
Tech Screen - Two coding problems.
Onsite: First 3 rounds were technical discussions based on past projects. The last round was coding and SQL.
- Get the maximum value from a dictionary
- List/Dict/String Manipulations
I think GS-tagged LeetCode questions should give you a clear idea of what to expect.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Goldman Sachs Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Goldman Sachs's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Goldman Sachs's Data Engineer interview process in United States.
Goldman Sachs Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Pay, Too Much WorkData Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 15, 2025Pros: Good working environment Good payCons: Overwork Lack of time
- 5.0Efficient Team, Manual ScopeData Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMay 10, 2021Pros: An efficient team with very sensible working colleagues.Cons: Job scope very manual, could even be automated if GS wants.
- 3.0Exactly as you would expectData Engineer • Former EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesAugust 24, 2021Pros: 1. The brand - it feels really cool to say you work for Goldman and watch it immediately humble the person on the other end of the conversation. 2. The experience - working for Goldman Sachs will make every other workplace you ever walk into seem lesser than. The work ethic you gain from your time at Goldman is priceless.Cons: 1. Cutthroat/Competitive - A lot of the time it will feel like you are fighting to prove your worth. You can't trust anyone (or at least you shouldn't). 2. They don't care about you - "The world is full of people who are just as good at what you do as you, and they're probably willing to work more hours for less..." is kind of the mentality. 3. The hours - They're long. You will be "encouraged" not to report overtime, but at the same time, you'll love it and be okay with it. This is more of a plus and a con. When you love what you're doing, you won't mind working 8 days a week on it.
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