Process
PhD Applied Quant Analyst.
OA, virtual video interview, several behavior questions.
After that, HR told me I should have a Super Day.
3 hours, 2 coding problems (easy), 12 math problems.
Idempotent matrix trace and rank.
Rejected 2 weeks later.
Questions
Idempotent Matrix Trace and Rank
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Goldman Sachs Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Goldman Sachs's interview process for their Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral31%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Goldman Sachs's Engineer interview process in United States.
Goldman Sachs Work Experiences
2.0
Best Place, Worst Management
Engineer • Current Employee
June 18, 2019
Pros: Good, better, best. Place for work.
Cons: Poor management, worst environment, bad politics.
4.0
People are awesome
Engineer • Current Employee
January 25, 2021
Pros: GS hires the best people in the world.
Cons: The hours you work are insane but rewarding.
4.0
Good Benefits, High Fear
Engineer • Former Employee
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
November 1, 2018
Pros: Very good health, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Nice perks like live interviews with famous people in different industries.
Lots of opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the financial and investing sector.
Nice co-workers.
Cons: Tech salaries are about 10-20% below market.
Super strict environment. SEC restrictions abound. They train you every year on the countless reasons for which you can be fired.
Very much a "what have you done for me lately" culture.
Unless you're an intern or a new college hire, whatever you do is never good enough.
The best you can hope for is a neutral "ok, you can keep your job today."
Highly political.
Fear is the key motivator.
High turn-over. Guaranteed layoffs every year of the lowest performing 5-10%.
Mgmt not worried about turn-over because they heavily recruit new blood from universities.
- 2.0Best Place, Worst ManagementEngineer • Current EmployeeJune 18, 2019Pros: Good, better, best. Place for work.Cons: Poor management, worst environment, bad politics.
- 4.0People are awesomeEngineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 25, 2021Pros: GS hires the best people in the world.Cons: The hours you work are insane but rewarding.
- 4.0Good Benefits, High FearEngineer • Former EmployeeSalt Lake City, Utah, United StatesNovember 1, 2018Pros: Very good health, medical, dental, and vision benefits. Nice perks like live interviews with famous people in different industries. Lots of opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the financial and investing sector. Nice co-workers.Cons: Tech salaries are about 10-20% below market. Super strict environment. SEC restrictions abound. They train you every year on the countless reasons for which you can be fired. Very much a "what have you done for me lately" culture. Unless you're an intern or a new college hire, whatever you do is never good enough. The best you can hope for is a neutral "ok, you can keep your job today." Highly political. Fear is the key motivator. High turn-over. Guaranteed layoffs every year of the lowest performing 5-10%. Mgmt not worried about turn-over because they heavily recruit new blood from universities.
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