Got the offer

Analyst Role at Goldman Sachs

Difficulty
Process took: 2-3 Weeks
Rounds: 5
Format: Remote
Applied via: Company Website

How it went

Prepare for follow-ups and edge cases Many questions had follow-ups. After solving a problem, mentally explore variations or scaling issues, it shows depth of thinking.

What they would tell you

Prepare for follow-ups and edge cases Many questions had follow-ups. After solving a problem, mentally explore variations or scaling issues, it shows depth of thinking.

How to prepare

Most of the rounds focused heavily on problem-solving, so solidify DSA fundamentals

Their background

Experience 1.5 year

Round by round

1
Screening Round60 min
Two interviewers, two dsa questions
- Detect Cycle Length in a Linked List
- Number of Connected Components in an Undirected Graph
2
DSA Round 160 min
Round started with brief introduction, then moved to problem-solving
- Minimum insertions to make string palindrome
- Koko eating bananas
3
DSA Round 260 min
Another coding-intensive round with medium-to-hard problems
- Largest rectangle in a histogram
- Minimum Steps to Reach a Target with Variable Jumps
4
Low Level Design60 min
Design system that automates payment and gate control for parking lots
5
HR Round60 min
This round was about how I adapt and keep learning, the interviewer asked how I handle new technologies, manage sudden changes in project scope, and stay calm when everything seems uncertain

What came up

MediumRemote1 2 years

A candidate-reported account, lightly edited. Interview processes change by team and date.

Sources

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