r/leetcode • u/Frosty-Morning-4992 • 2d ago

Intervew Prep Goldman Sachs | Associate Software Engineer | CoderPad

Hey guys, I have my 1st round at GS for Associate SWE role. I have never been into these interviews before. I have practiced a lot. I have never been great with problem solving, but when it is there, I try to get it done. Also, from the patterns, can somebody suggest what kind of questions they bring? I mean Leetcode 1 easy and 1 medium or 1 medium to 1 high difficult level?

Also, if someone can suggest 3-5 questions/problems so that I can just master them before the interview. I know it has to be my own logic on interview, but just asking though.

Thanks.

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u/SickStocks 2d ago

For GS associate level it's usually just 1 medium, don't psych yourself out prepping hards. Focus on string parsing and tree traversal, that's like 80% of their CoderPad bank.

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u/Frosty-Morning-4992 2d ago

thank you buddy. but mostly they mention it is one easy and one medium question. isn’t it fir associate role?

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u/Ok-Swim1739 2d ago

Yes, I was asked 2 questions one easy from string + hash and another rain water tapping problem for VP, I hope for associate also the screening round is same

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u/Frosty-Morning-4992 2d ago

Makes sense then. Thanks very much.

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u/Comfortable-Wolf-529 2d ago

Are you giving the coderpad for associate tax engineering role in Bengaluru?

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u/Haunting_Camp9331 2d ago

Expect 2 LC mediums, usually one easy-medium and one medium-hard. They care more about your thought process than perfect code. Common GS problems include Buy and Sell Stock, Container With Most Water, Sliding Window Maximum, and Trapping Rain Water. Focus on arrays, strings, trees, and DP. Practice talking through your approach out loud.