Goldman Sachs Virtual Panel Interview | August 2025 | Engineering Associate | USA

This virtual panel interview for an Associate position at Goldman Sachs was a follow-up to my CoderPad interview. The day consisted of three separate rounds, each lasting about 60 minutes, all conducted on the same day.

Round 1: Algo & Data Structures

The first round began with interviewers asking several common Core Java questions related to data structures such as Lists, Sets, and HashMaps. Following this, I was given two coding problems to solve: first, implementing a HashMap from scratch, and second, finding the length of the Longest Increasing Subsequence. There was a minor hiccup as the interviewers expected me to code in Java, but I clarified that I had opted for Python during the recruiter's initial query.

Round 2: Software Design and Architecture

This round started with a brief discussion about the High-level Design of a significant project I had worked on at my previous company. Afterward, we transitioned into a discussion about the High-Level Design (HLD) for a URL Shortener website, similar to tinyurl. The focus was purely on discussing trade-offs and architectural considerations, without the need for any diagrams.

Round 3: SDLC & Resume

The final round was quite relaxed, feeling more like a casual conversation with colleagues. The interviewers thoroughly reviewed my resume, asking detailed questions about my past experiences and responsibilities. We also discussed various Software Engineering practices, including how I approach creating JIRA tickets. Overall, it was a very chill experience and not as intimidating as it initially seemed.

Super Day Verdict: I advanced to the "Bar Raiser" round!