Interview: VP Software Engineer at Goldman Sachs (Dallas, TX)
May 12, 2026 · 1 reads
Summary
I interviewed for a VP Software Engineer role at Goldman Sachs in Dallas, TX. The process included screening algorithm questions, a coding round, and multiple system design discussions.
Full Experience
Screening Questions
- Robot moves in a grid from (1,1) to (n,n). Collect maximum value while reaching the destination
- Candidates sit in a circle. Every turn, K hops are taken and that candidate is eliminated. Find the last candidate standing
Interview Full loop
- LRU Cache implementation
- Resume based questions
- Design: Implement intagram (Pick any functionality and implement it in detail)
- Managerial interview (simple questions on processes)
- Design Round: Implement course booking system
Interview Questions (5)
1.
Maximum Value Path in Grid
Data Structures & Algorithms
Robot moves in a grid from (1,1) to (n,n). Collect maximum value while reaching the destination.
2.
Josephus Elimination Problem
Data Structures & Algorithms
Candidates sit in a circle. Every turn, K hops are taken and that candidate is eliminated. Find the last candidate standing.
3.
LRU Cache Implementation
Data Structures & Algorithms
Implement an LRU (Least Recently Used) cache with get and put operations.
4.
Design Instagram Functionality
System Design
Design and implement a chosen functionality of Instagram in detail (e.g., feed generation, story upload, or likes system).
5.
Course Booking System Design
System Design
Design a system for booking courses, covering aspects such as user management, course catalog, enrollment, and payment processing.