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Goldman Sachs Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 9 Dec 2024

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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Oct 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your qualifications?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What tools have you worked on.
  • Ans. 

    I have worked with tools such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, and SQL databases.

    • Apache Spark

    • Hadoop

    • SQL databases

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is ETL and which tools have you worked on.
  • Ans. 

    ETL stands for Extract, Transform, Load. It is a process of extracting data from various sources, transforming it into a usable format, and loading it into a target database.

    • ETL is a crucial process in data engineering for moving and transforming data between systems.

    • Common ETL tools include Informatica, Talend, Apache NiFi, SSIS, and Apache Spark.

    • ETL tools help automate the process of extracting data from different so...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

This was a coderpad round where I solved python coding problem and SQL queries.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. The Interviewer discussed my resume in detail and discussed the projects.
  • Q2. Problems faced in project and solutions implemented.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Conversational round focused on team collaboration and problem solving

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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Feb 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Multiple SQL questions.
  • Q2. One DSA medium question based on string.
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain any project architecture you have worked on. Again multiple SQL questions.
  • Q2. Medium DSA question relatable to merge intervals.

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Interview questions from similar companies

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql questions with different logics
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based technical questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and behaviroul
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you delete duplicate values
  • Ans. 

    To delete duplicate values, use SQL queries with DISTINCT keyword or programming languages like Python with sets.

    • In SQL, use SELECT DISTINCT to retrieve unique values

    • In Python, convert list to set to automatically remove duplicates

    • Use pandas library in Python to drop duplicates in a DataFrame

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Data warehouse concepts
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Asked few questions on sql asked to write query for problem given on spot

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Discussion of jd, technical questions on spark

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Spark framework
  • Q2. Spark dataframes
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Current ctc getting
  • Ans. 

    I am currently earning $80,000 per year.

    • My current annual salary is $80,000.

    • I am earning $6,666.67 per month.

    • I receive a monthly salary of $6,666.67.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Expected CTC that is needed
  • Ans. 

    Expected CTC should be based on industry standards, experience, skills, and location.

    • Research industry standards for Data Engineers in your location

    • Consider your level of experience and skills

    • Factor in the cost of living in the area where the job is located

    • Negotiate based on the value you bring to the company

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

1 Python and 1 sql question

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical sql and dsa
  • Q2. Dsa ,sql,spark, project understanding
  • Q3. Puzzle related questions
  • Q4. Dsa focused array and string
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Spark Optimizations

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go prepared with whatever mentioned in your resume

Goldman Sachs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Goldman Sachs Data Engineer interview?
Goldman Sachs interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Goldman Sachs interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Goldman Sachs Data Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Goldman Sachs. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Goldman Sachs expect are Computer Networking, Data Analytics, HTML, Investment Banking and OLAP.
What are the top questions asked in Goldman Sachs Data Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Goldman Sachs Data Engineer interview -

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