Questions that have appeared at goldmansachs for an engineering (Case Study) interview.

1. System Design

Question: How would you design a system that can handle high volumes of transactions consistently and without fail?

Question: Can you explain a time when you had to design a system from scratch? What were the key considerations you took into account?

Question: How would you approach the design of an online booking system that needs to handle millions of users?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Describe a situation where you had to solve a complex technical problem. What was your approach and how successful was your solution?

Question: Can you share an instance where you used an innovative solution to overcome a technical challenge?

Question: Tell us about a time when you faced a problem that seemed impossible to solve. How did you handle it?

3. Project Management

Question: Discuss a project you've led. How did you manage the timeline and ensure all tasks were completed on time?

Question: Can you describe a scenario where you had to adjust your project plan due to unforeseen challenges? How did you manage it?

Question: How would you manage a project where the stakeholders have conflicting priorities?

4. Team Collaboration

Question: Can you share an instance where you faced a conflict within your team? How did you resolve it?

Question: Describe a situation where your team was struggling to meet a deadline. How did you contribute to ensure the project was completed on time?

Question: How would you handle a situation where a team member is not performing up to the expected standard?

5. Data Management

Question: How would you design a database for a large multinational corporation with diverse data needs?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to manage a large amount of data? What strategies did you use?

Question: Discuss a time when you had to implement data security measures to protect sensitive information. How did you ensure the measures were effective?