Goldman Sachs Software Engineer Interview Experience

Goldman Sachs · Mid level

ResultRejected

Timespan4 weeks

DifficultyDifficult

Rounds4

Interview process

Rigorous process, DSA questions for data engineering team. Cloud native questions and behavious. Team meeting, and vibe coding.

1
Technical round
1. Q1. Sort a doubly linked list using merge sort.
2. Q2. Questions on cloud native development and deployment.
2
Phone screen
1. Q1. Questions based on my background
2. Q2. Some basic python coding like lists, sorting list without duplicating or 3rd variable
3
Online assessment
1. Q1. Implement k-means clustering.
4

Recruiter screen

Lots of system design and coding. Leetcode style questions and system design. More on cloud and cost optimization.

Smooth process, vibe coding, and very quick turnaround for every round

CompanyGoldman Sachs

RoleSoftware Engineer

LevelMid level

LocationUnited States

InterviewedFeb 2026

Questions asked5