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Goldman Sachs Associate Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Sep 2024

Goldman Sachs Associate Engineer Interview Experiences

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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find the missing number in the array? Array size is of n-1 and contains 1 to n numbers with 1 digit missing.
  • Ans. 

    The missing number in the array can be found by calculating the sum of all numbers in the array and then subtracting it from the sum of numbers from 1 to n.

    • Calculate the sum of all numbers in the array.

    • Calculate the sum of numbers from 1 to n using the formula n*(n+1)/2.

    • Subtract the sum of array from the sum of numbers from 1 to n to find the missing number.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find the number of parenthesis have to be removed to make it a valid parenthesis --> (())) - 1 has to be removed, ((() -> 2 has to be removed.
  • Ans. 

    Count the number of parenthesis to be removed to make it valid.

    • Iterate through the string and keep track of open and close parenthesis.

    • If a close parenthesis is encountered without a corresponding open parenthesis, increment the count of removals.

    • Return the total count of removals needed to make the string valid.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find the maximum sub-array having continues numbers(i,i+1,i+2..)
  • Ans. 

    Find the maximum sub-array with continuous numbers

    • Iterate through the array and keep track of the current sub-array sum

    • Update the maximum sum and sub-array indices as you iterate

    • Handle cases where the array contains negative numbers as well

    • Example: Input array [2, 3, -4, 5, 7], maximum sub-array is [2, 3, -4, 5, 7]

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Number of islands variant - focused on time complexity
  • Ans. 

    Count the number of islands in a 2D grid variant, focusing on time complexity.

    • Use Depth First Search (DFS) or Breadth First Search (BFS) to traverse the grid and mark visited islands.

    • Optimize by using Union Find data structure to keep track of connected islands.

    • Time complexity can be O(m*n) where m is the number of rows and n is the number of columns.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview is not only about solving but the better approach and explaining why it is better. Focus on Time complexity - I was confused on time complexity of DFS & BFS - which is better.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Coding Test 

1st round was online coding test with 1 DSA problem and one OOPs based problem

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is trigger
  • Ans. 

    A trigger is a database object that automatically executes a response to certain events.

    • Triggers are used to maintain data integrity and consistency.

    • They can be used to enforce business rules and perform complex calculations.

    • Examples include triggering an email notification when a new record is inserted, or updating a related record when a primary record is modified.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview in Jun 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions related to core java, advanced java, programs,

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Previous work experience scenarios based questions

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

Deutsche Bank user image Ashish Viswananthan

posted on 5 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Personals (tell me about yourself, couple of short questions from resume
  • Q2. Lots of personals about why markets (why not consulting too!), why Deutsche etc
  • Q3. Couple of puzzles (reasonably simple)
  • Q4. Some problems on hedging using futures, FX exposure, credit exposure etc. Interest rates, currencies, some macro gyaan
  • Q5. Good no. of questions on subprime crisis (both factual and also interpretation based questions like „What would you do if you were Ben Bernanke and you found out about all this in 2007‟)
  • Q6. Couple of questions testing knowledge of capital markets etc („If I were an FII with 100 million dollars, where should I invest it today?‟ etc)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I think they were looking for Analytical ability (more in terms of thought process of approaching a problem), good awareness of financial crisis and general gyaan and willingness to work in markets (i.e. how convincing my reasons were etc). I wasn‟t tested too much on derivatives and puzzles, but I believe a few others had lots of questions in this area.

I think the personals & financial crisis questions went very well, pretty decent with the puzzles too. Started a bit slowly on the problems, but was able to arrive at the solution quickly once I had the hang of the question.
Tips: I prepared pretty well for derivatives & financial crisis. Though my approach was not very quick for the former, this was not a problem because I was not hurried for these questions and they were also seeing how I was approaching the solution. I was well prepared with the personals section – very clear on why I wanted markets, not consulting etc and I think I gave them nearly 6 reasons for Why Deutsche 

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: For most banks, and for Deutsche especially, be prepared with personals at three levels (Tell me about yourself etc | Why markets, why not consult / IBD etc | Why Deutsche). I had done my homework by speaking to seniors in this respect and I think
Name
Ashish Viswanathan
Educational Qualification
B. Tech Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras
Workex
Shell Global Solutions (1 year)
Summers Company & Role
Deutsche Bank Global Markets, London Associate

Networth Fin Summers Guide 2010 6 | P a g e
my clarity of thought on these questions clinched it.

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Make sure you understand what you are preparing in case of derivatives. Don‟t get caught up and confused by the math, learn the basics of why and how the derivatives work

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Make sure you are well prepared with financial crisis / current affairs / bailout and efforts to fight the crisis. Have an opinion on issues like „Do you think it was right to not bail out Lehman?‟ etc and be prepared to defend your opinion

Skill Tips: Curiosity, “can-do” attitude, Gyaan on derivatives, basic excel skills, willingness to learn in a sometimes chaotic environment
Skills: basic excel skills, Curiosity To Learn
College Name: IIM Bangalore

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Puzzles
  • Q2. Financial Derivatives questions
  • Q3. HR questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I think they were looking for A bit of quant smartness, else mostly culture fit and a strong resume.
Tips: Be calm and confident and honest.

Skills: Finance Basics, Puzzle Solving Capability
College Name: IIM Bangalore

I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. What is a bond? What are different types of bonds?
  • Ans. 

    A bond is a debt security that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower.

    • Bonds are issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.

    • They are used to raise capital and finance projects.

    • Different types of bonds include government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and convertible bonds.

    • Government bonds are issued by national governments and are considered low-risk.

    • Corporate bonds are issued by comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell us something about your specialisation subjects of BBA
  • Ans. 

    My specialisation subjects in BBA include marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations management.

    • Marketing involves understanding consumer behavior and creating strategies to promote products or services.

    • Finance focuses on managing funds, investments, and financial planning.

    • Human resource management deals with recruiting, training, and managing employees.

    • Operations management involves overseeing produ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which is your favourite subject? Describe about it
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is history because I enjoy learning about past events and how they have shaped the world we live in today.

    • I find studying different time periods and cultures fascinating

    • I enjoy analyzing historical documents and artifacts

    • I like understanding how historical events have influenced current societies and politics

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Are you comfortable in night shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with night shifts as I have prior experience working in night shifts.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

    • I am able to adjust my sleep schedule to accommodate night shifts.

    • I understand the importance of being alert and focused during night shifts.

    • I am willing to work night shifts if required for the role.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, painting, and playing the guitar.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Painting: I find relaxation and creativity in expressing myself through art.

    • Playing the guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my musical skills.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Where do your parents and siblings work
  • Ans. 

    My parents work in education and my siblings work in finance and healthcare.

    • Parents work in education

    • Siblings work in finance and healthcare

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In this round there was an online test which had objective and subjective questions regarding the mentioned sections.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked such questions about my graduation subjects and a little about how familiar I am of the work the company deals in.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round had the HR person ask general questions about my hobbies and about my family background and also told me about the company, its culture and the salary structure

College Name: Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology
Are these interview questions helpful?

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Introduce yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1) Research for list of companies in your vicinity
2) Send resumes or details in careers on portal
3) Fill in the information details in social portal (eg:naukri)
4) According, to job description send resumes
5) Lastly, wait for interview call letter.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Interest in job role
  • Ans. 

    I'm drawn to this role for its blend of analytical challenges and opportunities to drive impactful decisions.

    • The role offers a chance to work on diverse projects, enhancing my problem-solving skills.

    • I am excited about collaborating with cross-functional teams, as teamwork fosters innovation.

    • The opportunity to analyze data and derive insights aligns with my passion for data-driven decision-making.

    • I appreciate the potent...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Previous work experience if any
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in customer service and project management, enhancing team collaboration and client satisfaction.

    • Worked as a customer service representative, resolving client issues and improving satisfaction scores by 20%.

    • Managed a team project that streamlined internal processes, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency.

    • Conducted training sessions for new hires, focusing on best practices in customer interaction a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Hobbies,interests, project details
  • Q5. Family background
  • Q6. Why should we hire you
  • Q7. How much salary you are expecting
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my skills and experience, ideally in the range of $X to $Y.

    • Research industry standards: For example, according to Glassdoor, the average salary for this role is $X.

    • Consider my experience: With X years in the field, I believe a salary of $Y is appropriate.

    • Be open to negotiation: I am flexible and willing to discuss a compensation package that includes benefits.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Any questions you can ask

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be stick on to your CV and some basic subject details, company details and job details

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Previous work experience and educational qualifications.
  • Ans. 

    I have a diverse background in finance and marketing, with a strong educational foundation in business administration.

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from XYZ University, focusing on finance and marketing.

    • Interned at ABC Corp, where I assisted in market research and data analysis, leading to a 15% increase in customer engagement.

    • Worked as a marketing assistant at DEF Ltd., managing social media campaigns t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About hobbies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be confident while answering questions. Don't think too much.

Goldman Sachs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Goldman Sachs Associate Engineer interview?
Goldman Sachs interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Goldman Sachs interview process are Technical and Coding Test.
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  1. Find the missing number in the array? Array size is of n-1 and contains 1 to n...read more
  2. Find the number of parenthesis have to be removed to make it a valid parenthesi...read more
  3. Find the maximum sub-array having continues numbers(i,i+1,i+2...read more

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