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Goldman Sachs Senior Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 Aug 2024

Goldman Sachs Senior Data Engineer Interview Experiences

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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 Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The written test was quite similar to the typical CAT pattern. It contained sections on Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Mathematics.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There were 2 interviewers in the first interview, one was a technical guy and the other was from HR. They asked me a few very simple puzzles, a few basic programming questions (swapping the value of two variables etc.), questions related to the development cycle of software products. The HR guy asked stuff like what do you want to achieve in life? Strengths, weaknesses etc.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The third interview was the most important one (and I guess that was the deciding interview). The interviewer started with questions like why finance? Which companies are you sitting for? Then he gave me a case study:

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Oops, os, dbms, project
  • Q2. Why hsbc, why should I hire you.
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong background in software engineering and a passion for innovation, making me a valuable asset to HSBC.

    • I have a proven track record of successfully delivering high-quality software solutions in previous roles.

    • I am highly skilled in various programming languages and technologies, including Java, Python, and SQL.

    • I have experience working in agile development environments, allowing me to adapt quickly to chan...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 4 sections, 15 questions each. Sections on apti, english, programming, technical.
Tips: Time management, complete english and technical first
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We were asked which super hero would you like to be. Shared the information. Always present the positives and negatives and emphasize that despite of being negatives
Tips: Think everything through before speaking
Duration: 40 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Prepare well, anything can be asked on the things written on your resume

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Sell yourself. Tell them why you would be the best candidate.
Tips: Tell your advantages of being a fresher that you would be comfortable in any technology

College Name: Acropolis institute of technology and research

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. SQL queries you
  • Ans. 

    I am proficient in writing complex SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation.

    • I have experience in using various SQL functions like JOIN, GROUP BY, HAVING, etc.

    • I can write subqueries and nested queries to fetch data from multiple tables.

    • I am familiar with using SQL for data analysis and reporting purposes.

    • I have worked with different database management systems like MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I had a good experience in the interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Generic topics that were trending at the time

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Puzzle round - aptitude
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Round - coding related questions
Round 4 - Group Discussion 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be a good listener. GDs are not just about speaking. Your listening skills will give you a lot of points to counter and speak when your turn comes.
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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and ensure you're clear with job requirements to clear rounds

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Few DSA questions, questions about my projects and my resume. Also, since I specialise in python, if I could create an API using it. HR questions, hobbies, leadership experience...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Understanding the culture of J.P. Morgan Chase played a big role in passing the interview. The coding questions were easy/medium level. The interviewers were very friendly.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Be clear with your basics
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Maven basics, Design Patterns

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear with your basics and be confident

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on Kubernetes, AWS, Spring batch, Java threads and Apace Kafka
  • Q2. Questions on Executor service and Reentrant Lock in Java

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be 100% technical in java here they will not be any support u need to dig deep lot of complex modules which we cannot understand in depth

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on angular framework,.net core , dependency injection,legacy .net, session management , agile ceremonies.

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.
What are the top questions asked in Goldman Sachs Senior Data Engineer interview?

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