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Good Starting Point, But Leave Quick

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Goldman Sachs for 2 years
September 2, 2024
New York, New York
3.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Having Goldman Sachs on your resume is a big selling point. You will get a ton of recruiters reaching out to you and will not have difficulty getting interviews.

Cons

The developer experience here is absolutely horrible. It will be very apparent to you that developers are treated as third-class citizens at this firm; their needs and wants (whether it be budget or tools) are afterthoughts.

In addition, if you are a senior or high-performing engineer coming here from another firm, you will likely be disappointed at the level of talent. This is also an ultra-conservative dinosaur company, so perks like work from home are rare.

Advice to Management

Invest more in your technology and your engineers.

Let talented and proven employees work from home.

Give engineers physical laptops they can work from.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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