Java Developer Interview Experience - United States
May 15, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview includes three rounds with Java algorithm coding questions. It also covers technologies used for the Java backend, such as Hibernate and the Spring framework. Some database-related questions are also asked.
Questions
Some database questions and the tools related to the position.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Goldman Sachs Java Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Goldman Sachs's interview process for their Java Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral33%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Goldman Sachs's Java Developer interview process in United States.
Goldman Sachs Work Experiences
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 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.
4.0
Smart people, high salary
Software Engineer • Former Employee
December 1, 2025
Pros: All teammates were really smart, and the company offered a high salary.
Cons: The working hours could be long for night calls.
- 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 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.
- 4.0Smart people, high salarySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 1, 2025Pros: All teammates were really smart, and the company offered a high salary.Cons: The working hours could be long for night calls.
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