Process
The coding round was online, followed by two technical interview rounds. After that, there was one HR round, which was an on-campus round. The coding round had three coding questions and MCQs on DBMS, computer networks, and math.
Questions
DBMS, what is the ACID property, and what is a query? One simple stack question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Goldman Sachs SDE-1 role in India.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Goldman Sachs's interview process for their SDE-1 roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Goldman Sachs's SDE-1 interview process in India.
Goldman Sachs Work Experiences
4.0
Experience at Goldman Sachs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New Delhi, India
February 17, 2021
Pros: The best you can ask for.
Cons: There are no downsides.
5.0
Overall, a great place to work
Vice President - Technology • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
January 30, 2024
Pros: - Lots of opportunities here to work with different technologies/languages.
- Professional colleagues.
- Collaborative environment; people are easily approachable regardless of the location.
Cons: - Delay in adopting new technologies, as in most banks, but things are much better here.
- GS likes to create wrapper software around any open-source solution, while it's better with solutions in the cloud now.
- There are no much growth opportunities here if you join as a VP.
4.0
Engineering Analyst - Entry Level
Engineering Analyst • Current Employee
Dallas, Texas, United States
March 23, 2025
Pros: - Work with incredibly talented, intelligent people
- Semi-easy to climb up the ranks/grow
- Good prestige
- Good compensation
- Pretty much make your own schedule/assign your own work
- Exposure to finance
Cons: - Extremely slow environment (everything takes a very long time)
- Sometimes asked to stay overtime
- High expectations/demanding
- Not as cutting edge as FAANG, so you aren't keeping up with the latest trends
- Socialization is a bit discouraged, so you sometimes feel like a robot
- Exposure to finance
- 4.0Experience at Goldman SachsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew Delhi, IndiaFebruary 17, 2021Pros: The best you can ask for.Cons: There are no downsides.
- 5.0Overall, a great place to workVice President - Technology • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJanuary 30, 2024Pros: - Lots of opportunities here to work with different technologies/languages. - Professional colleagues. - Collaborative environment; people are easily approachable regardless of the location.Cons: - Delay in adopting new technologies, as in most banks, but things are much better here. - GS likes to create wrapper software around any open-source solution, while it's better with solutions in the cloud now. - There are no much growth opportunities here if you join as a VP.
- 4.0Engineering Analyst - Entry LevelEngineering Analyst • Current EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesMarch 23, 2025Pros: - Work with incredibly talented, intelligent people - Semi-easy to climb up the ranks/grow - Good prestige - Good compensation - Pretty much make your own schedule/assign your own work - Exposure to financeCons: - Extremely slow environment (everything takes a very long time) - Sometimes asked to stay overtime - High expectations/demanding - Not as cutting edge as FAANG, so you aren't keeping up with the latest trends - Socialization is a bit discouraged, so you sometimes feel like a robot - Exposure to finance
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