Data Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Goldman Sachs with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 43% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Data Scientist roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Goldman Sachs overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Goldman Sachs as a Data Scientist according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 36%
One on one interview: 18%
Personality test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
Skills test: 7%
Drug test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Group panel interview: 4%
Background check: 4%
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The interview process typically involves the following stages:
Initial Screening – A recruiter or hiring manager will have a brief call to discuss your background, experience, and interest in the role.
Technical Interview – You may be asked to complete a coding assessment or solve data science problems using Python, SQL, or machine learning concepts. This could be a live coding session or a take-home assignment.
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Behavioral Interview – This interview focuses on your problem-solving approach, teamwork, and how you handle challenges. Expect questions based on the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method.
Case Study or Practical Assessment – Some companies may present a real-world business problem and ask you to analyze data, build models, or provide insights.
I recently went through the interview process at Goldman Sachs for a data-focused role (Data Scientist / Data Engineer / Quantitative Analyst, etc.). Overall, it was a well-structured and professionally managed experience, though quite rigorous—as expected from a top-tier financial institution.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Salt Lake City, UT) in Aug 2024
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Be well prepared with the projects along with the technical skills mentioned on your resume, and behavioral questions are super important; answering the behavioral questions will make you stand out.
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Question 1
Describe a challenging project that you worked on and explain how you navigated through the challenges to successfully deliver it