Process
I sent in my resume to an online portal. I heard back a couple of days later with a HackerRank challenge. There were two questions:
The first one was easier, and the second was a little harder.
I did not pass or hear back.
Questions
A kid wants to travel up n steps. She can only go 1, 2, or 3 steps at a time. How many different ways can she get to the nth step?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 284 interview experiences for the Goldman Sachs Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Goldman Sachs's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral37%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Goldman Sachs's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Goldman Sachs Work Experiences
4.0
It's a fantastic company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 8, 2021
Pros: The work environment is great here.
Cons: Nothing at all as cons of companies like Goldman Sachs.
3.0
Decent Pay, Limited Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
March 8, 2021
Pros: - Pay is decent
- On-site gym
- Bike shed
- On-site cafeteria
Cons: - Software Engineers are second-class citizens.
- Your title dictates a lot of your opportunities and worth.
- A lot of the technologies are outdated. There is little room for designing systems. Your growth will be limited.
4.0
Great Growth, Heavy Workload
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 12, 2020
Pros: The environment is challenging, and it's a good place to grow.
Cons: Too much work. I might need to go in even on weekends.
- 4.0It's a fantastic companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 8, 2021Pros: The work environment is great here.Cons: Nothing at all as cons of companies like Goldman Sachs.
- 3.0Decent Pay, Limited GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMarch 8, 2021Pros: - Pay is decent - On-site gym - Bike shed - On-site cafeteriaCons: - Software Engineers are second-class citizens. - Your title dictates a lot of your opportunities and worth. - A lot of the technologies are outdated. There is little room for designing systems. Your growth will be limited.
- 4.0Great Growth, Heavy WorkloadSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 12, 2020Pros: The environment is challenging, and it's a good place to grow.Cons: Too much work. I might need to go in even on weekends.
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