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Goldman Sachs Senior Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 Aug 2024

Goldman Sachs Senior Data Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Goldman Sachs and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

They asked on SparkSQl, Pandas SQL and also on SQL

Round 2 - Coding Test 

They asked on Python and DS

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Spark Architecture
  • Q2. Algorithms and Data Structres

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is scd type 2?
  • Ans. 

    SCD type 2 is a method used in data warehousing to track historical changes by creating a new record for each change.

    • SCD type 2 stands for Slowly Changing Dimension type 2

    • It involves creating a new record in the dimension table whenever there is a change in the data

    • The old record is marked as inactive and the new record is marked as current

    • It allows for historical tracking of changes in data over time

    • Example: If a cust...

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  • Q2. Pyspark question read CSV from folder and add column in each csv file and write it to different location.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Python and Spark code

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Spark and Cloud question
Round 3 - Client Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on client interview
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR question and salary discussion.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of SQL python
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Python sql skills were tested and candidates are selected

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It is nice to do work

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It helps in understanding the 5

Round 3 - Coding Test 

It helps a lot in company

Round 4 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. How to do job in company?
  • Q2. What I should do?
  • Q3. How to do work?
  • Q4. What should I do
  • Q5. What is the goal?
  • Ans. 

    The goal of a Data Analyst is to analyze data to extract valuable insights and make data-driven decisions.

    • Identify trends and patterns in data

    • Create visualizations to communicate findings

    • Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain advantages of Angular
  • Ans. 

    Angular offers advantages such as two-way data binding, dependency injection, and modular architecture.

    • Two-way data binding allows automatic synchronization of data between the model and the view, reducing the need for manual DOM manipulation.

    • Dependency injection helps manage dependencies and promotes code reusability by allowing components to be easily injected with their dependencies.

    • Modular architecture enables deve...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain about ngmodel
  • Ans. 

    ngModel is a directive in AngularJS that binds the value of HTML controls to application data.

    • ngModel is used for two-way data binding in AngularJS.

    • It can be used with input, select, textarea, and custom form controls.

    • Example:

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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java coding questions
  • Q2. Core java and spring questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related discussions
  • Q2. Meduim level SQl and DSA
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This was data modelling round
  • Q2. Design a uber data model
  • Ans. 

    Uber data model design for efficient storage and retrieval of ride-related information.

    • Create tables for users, drivers, rides, payments, and ratings

    • Include attributes like user_id, driver_id, ride_id, payment_id, rating_id, timestamp, location, fare, etc.

    • Establish relationships between tables using foreign keys

    • Implement indexing for faster query performance

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare SQl, Python and data modeling

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round will be aptitude test

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should I hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong analytical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights.

    • I have a degree in data analytics and relevant work experience

    • I am proficient in statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as Python, R, and Tableau

    • I have successfully completed projects where I identified trends and patterns in data to drive business decisions

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  • Q2. Tell me about your self
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. Position of the candidate
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Scenario based Pega technical questions.
  • Q2. According to your work experience I had tackled them
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions with hardness level increased. Normally Manager takes it.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussions
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Present yourself
  • Q2. Asks about level of experience in each tachnology in the CV

Goldman Sachs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Goldman Sachs Senior Data Engineer interview?
Goldman Sachs interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Goldman Sachs interview process are Coding Test and Technical.
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