Goldman Sachs OA Questions 2024: What Candidates Actually Saw

Last updated: May 2026

14+ Goldman Sachs online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2024. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.

Goldman Sachs OA Format in 2024

The Goldman Sachs online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2024 reports in the database, candidates typically see 2 to 3 algorithmic coding problems delivered through a proctored online platform (most commonly HackerRank). Some roles include additional behavioral or work-simulation components after the coding section.

Time limits reported by candidates range from 70 to 110 minutes for the full assessment. The coding problems are auto-graded, so edge case handling and runtime efficiency both matter. Partial credit is available on some platforms if your solution passes a subset of test cases.

Real Goldman Sachs OA Questions from 2024

Goldman Sachs Engineering Campus Hiring Program Experience

hard arrays gfg

I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Goldman Sachs Engineering Campus Hiring Program, and I want to share my experience and insights to help others prepari...

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Goldman Sachs Interview Experience (Software Engineer 2022)

strings gfg

I got this opportunity through LinkedIn, where a recruiter from Goldman Sachs messaged me that he liked my profile and wanted me to participate in the interview process, a...

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Goldman Sachs | Software Engineer - Analyst | Bengaluru (rejected)

easy algorithms leetcode

MY BACKGROUND: Education: Mechanical Engineering from a Tier 3/4 college Year of passing: 2021 Current company: A large service-based MNC Designation: Software Engineer (mostly worked on low-code platform) YOE: 2.3 years Reason for change: For Java/JS/Python/Go/C++...

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Goldman Sachs | VP | Bangalore | Offer | 6 Years

system design leetcode

July-Sept 2024 Experience: 6 Years Education: BTech NIT Prior Experience: MNC Exploratory Round with Director (30 Mins): Discussion Around past projects, current Tech stack. It was more around judgement of alignement towards the team. Coderpad...

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Goldman Sachs | Analyst | Bengaluru

easy algorithms leetcode

Status: 2023 Grad - Tier 1 Position: SDE at MNC Date: 2nd Week December Talent Acquisition team reached out to me over email. --- HackerRank Assessment - One easy, one medium LC question --- Round 1 -...

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Goldman Sachs Analyst Interview Experience

medium system design leetcode

YOE : 1 at PBC Role : Analyst Location : Hyderabad Recruiter Reached out to me (based on my naukri profile) Round 1 - OA ( 10/08/24 ) 2 standard LC Medium questions Round...

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Goldman Sachs | Associate | Hyderabad | Dec 2024 - Reject

easy algorithms leetcode

Interview Experience: Goldman Sachs - Associate Level Position: Associate Level at Goldman Sachs Location: Remote/Virtual Interview Date: November - December 2024 --- ### Current Role and Background Current Position: Software Engineer(Big product based...

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Goldman Sachs | Coderpad round 2024

easy algorithms leetcode

I interviewed this week for GS VP position. 1. Implement Deque \t- Was given the basic outline of deque related methods and I was supposed to write the code and tests for...

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✅Goldman Sachs Interview Experience || 2nd Round || CoderPad

easy algorithms leetcode

Hi Leetcode Community, Today I participated in the Round-2 (CoderPad) interview, where I was presented with two coding problems: one easy and one Leetcode hard problem, to be solved within 1...

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Goldman Sach | Offer accepted

easy system design leetcode

How i have applied? Applied directly on the portal. I have 2+ years of experience, and currently working at a mid startup. Round 1: HackerRank Test It is an HackerRank Online Assessment test...

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Goldman Sachs | Global Banking & Market | Salt Lake City

system design leetcode

coderpad - water trapping, string manipulation 2. Coding - find sum of second largest and second smallest from array, unique path 3. System Design - Design trading system 4. Manager - Absolute...

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Goldman Sachs | Software Engineer Associate | Coderpad

easy algorithms leetcode

Round 2: Coderpad\u2028\u2028Directly dived in Code 2 Questions were asked ie Easy & Medium My Interview went beyond specified time.. I took moretime to design 2nd question.. union find didn\'t directly...

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Goldman Sachs | Coderpad | Software Engineer Associate

easy algorithms leetcode

There were 2 DSA problems, 1 easy and 1 medium. Problem 1: Was the same as Josephus Problem, just differenty phrased. Problem 2: Find the root with max nodes in disjoint graphs(trees). A...

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Goldman Sachs Interview Experience - Associate - USA(3 years of experience)

hard system design leetcode

I recently completed the CoderPad round as part of my interview process for an Associate Software Engineer position at Goldman Sachs, and I wanted to share some insights into my...

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Topic Breakdown (2024 OA)

Topics reported by candidates who took the Goldman Sachs OA in 2024:

algorithms (7) system design (5) strings (1) arrays (1)

Difficulty Breakdown (2024 OA)

8

easy

2

hard

1

medium

Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.

How to Prepare for the Goldman Sachs OA

The Goldman Sachs OA is a timed, auto-graded coding test. Preparation is different from interview prep: you need to optimize for both correctness and speed, since partial credit requires passing test cases, not just showing reasoning.

  • Practice timed sessions. Set a timer for 35 to 45 minutes per problem and simulate the real constraint.
  • Focus on the topic clusters that appear most in Goldman Sachs OA reports: dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings make up the majority of reported problems.
  • Read the problem constraints carefully before writing code. The constraints often reveal the expected time complexity and algorithm type.
  • Use the LeakCode database to review 2024 OA questions from actual candidates. Pattern recognition across multiple sightings is a stronger prep signal than any single mock problem.
  • If the OA includes a work simulation section, practice under realistic conditions. This section tests judgment and values alignment, not coding ability.

FAQ

What does the Goldman Sachs OA look like in 2024?

Based on 2024 candidate reports, the Goldman Sachs OA typically includes 2 to 3 coding problems and runs 70 to 110 minutes. Topics lean toward dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings. Some roles include a work simulation section after the coding component.

How long is the Goldman Sachs OA?

Most candidates report 70 to 90 minutes for the coding component. Roles with additional work simulation sections extend the total time to 110 to 150 minutes. Check your invitation email for the exact time allocation for your specific role.

What platform does Goldman Sachs use for the OA?

Goldman Sachs uses HackerRank or its own proprietary platform depending on the role and hiring cycle. Your invitation will specify the platform. Both platforms support multiple languages including Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.

Are these real Goldman Sachs OA questions?

Yes. All questions in the LeakCode database come from candidate reports on 1Point3Acres, Blind, Glassdoor, Reddit, and LeetCode. They are not AI-generated. Each question links to its source where available.

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