Java Developer Interview Experience - New York, New York
October 1, 2010
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview started with a written tech test, which was not very difficult. I then met with six to seven individuals.
They called me back for another role, but I was not interested.
Questions
Tell me about the architecture of the system you work with currently.
Explain the best practices in Java.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Goldman Sachs Java Developer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Goldman Sachs's interview process for their Java Developer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Goldman Sachs's Java Developer interview process in New York, New York.
Goldman Sachs Work Experiences
3.0
Good Tech, Shifting Team
Java Developer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 30, 2015
Pros: They follow the standard process of software development.
A big team with the latest technology you can use.
Cons: Unfortunately, they have an 18-month contract limit now. And people shifting quickly, with different people having different coding styles, makes the code hard to understand.
3.0
Good bonus and career growth, but no work-life balance
Java Developer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 20, 2021
Pros: Good career growth.
Good hike and bonus.
Highly competitive environment.
Cons: No work-life balance.
Too much workload and stress.
Dirty politics.
3.0
Good Firm, But Pay Too Low
Quant Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 23, 2025
Pros: A good environment, a big firm.
Cons: Pay too little, and the hour is long.
- 3.0Good Tech, Shifting TeamJava Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 30, 2015Pros: They follow the standard process of software development. A big team with the latest technology you can use.Cons: Unfortunately, they have an 18-month contract limit now. And people shifting quickly, with different people having different coding styles, makes the code hard to understand.
- 3.0Good bonus and career growth, but no work-life balanceJava Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 20, 2021Pros: Good career growth. Good hike and bonus. Highly competitive environment.Cons: No work-life balance. Too much workload and stress. Dirty politics.
- 3.0Good Firm, But Pay Too LowQuant Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 23, 2025Pros: A good environment, a big firm.Cons: Pay too little, and the hour is long.
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