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Goldman Sachs Java Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 16 Mar 2021

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Find the peak in an array in less than O(n) time.
  • Ans. 

    Find peak in array in less than O(n) time

    • Use binary search to find peak element

    • Compare middle element with its neighbors to determine direction

    • Repeat search in direction of larger neighbor until peak is found

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find the next largest in the right side for every array element.
  • Ans. 

    Find the next largest in the right side for every array element.

    • Iterate through the array from right to left

    • Use a stack to keep track of elements

    • Pop elements from stack until a greater element is found

    • If no greater element is found, assign -1

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Find the shortest path in 0,1 matrix from (0,0) to (n-1,n-1)
  • Ans. 

    Find shortest path in 0,1 matrix from (0,0) to (n-1,n-1)

    • Use Breadth First Search (BFS) algorithm to find shortest path

    • Create a visited matrix to keep track of visited nodes

    • Create a distance matrix to keep track of distance from source node

    • Start BFS from (0,0) and keep updating visited and distance matrices

    • Return distance value at (n-1,n-1) in distance matrix

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Find the shortest super common string
  • Ans. 

    Finding the shortest super common string among an array of strings.

    • Create a set of all substrings of the first string

    • Iterate through the remaining strings and remove substrings not present in them

    • Return the shortest remaining substring

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice DSA and be fimilar with Core java concept. Best of Luck

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics of core java, springboot

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make java basics clear and have a deep dive into collection framework .

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Database related questions, GC, APIs related questions, Stubs related, Heap dump and thread dump

Interview Preparation Tips

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About the projects I have managed in my previous organizations, the dashboards I have worked on , data analysis tools skills
  • Ans. 

    I have managed various projects and worked on dashboards and data analysis tools.

    • Managed projects in previous organizations

    • Worked on dashboards

    • Skilled in data analysis tools

    • Used Tableau to create dashboards for sales and marketing teams

    • Analyzed customer data using Excel and Python

    • Created reports on project progress using JIRA

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. I have thorough knowledge about my projects, dashboards

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough about the projects you have handled , Don't go after multiple technical skills just make the existing ones stronger.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Sql , Plsql oracle database ,,,,,

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Wat are ur strengths , weaknesses . Wat are ur ambitions ? Whr do u see 5 yrs from now
  • Q2. Wat r ur ambitions ? …….
  • Ans. 

    My ambition is to continuously learn and grow as a software developer, while contributing to innovative and impactful projects.

    • I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends

    • I strive to improve my skills and knowledge through personal projects and professional development opportunities

    • I aim to work on projects that have a positive impact on society or make a difference in peopl...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident in watever you answer ,
Technically strong

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posted on 13 Nov 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

English, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation

Round 3 - Case Study 

Multiple guesstimates, questions on resume and work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice guesstimates properly. I was also asked to frame an algorithm to get an answer despite not having any coding experience. The algorithm was not very difficult but was relevant to the skills needed later in the job
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Very simple process Knowledge check
  • Q2. General Manager interview questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on JD. go through your resume. And you are done

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Work experience
  • Q2. Advance excel
  • Q3. Puzzles

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. I was experienced that's why they only asked me about what I do in my previous job. Which is they exactly required.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Mathematic

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork. My weaknesses include time management and public speaking.

    • Strengths: problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork

    • Weaknesses: time management, public speaking

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with experience in various programming languages and a passion for creating innovative solutions.

    • Experienced in Java, C++, and Python

    • Developed a mobile app using React Native

    • Worked on a team to build a web application using AngularJS

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Answered by AI

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