Synthesized from 20 candidate submissions for ALL.
Goldman Sachs' hiring process is highly rigorous and emphasizes a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving. The process varies significantly by role, with interns facing a mix of aptitude and coding assessments, while full-time candidates, especially for SDE-1 and SDE-2 roles, encounter multi-round technical interviews that test both coding proficiency and system design skills. System design and Java-based questions are particularly prominent for mid-level roles, reflecting the company's focus on scalable and robust software solutions.
The candidate failed the aptitude round of the internship drive due to lack of preparation and not following instructions properly
Aptitude Test with negative marking
Aptitude Test
The candidate has an onsite interview for a full stack associate role at Goldman Sachs and is concerned about solving coding questions in Python, which is not their primary language at work.
The candidate had a phone interview where they expressed preference for coding in Python, despite using Javascript and Java at work.
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