Join Goldman Sachs as a Software Engineer and be part of an organization that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
By applying to this position, you will be considered for open software engineering positions across all our businesses. You’ll work alongside elite teams and contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced environment. Our embedded software engineers sit on teams across Global Advisory and Markets, Asset and Wealth Management, Platform Solutions, our Engineering division, and control teams like Compliance, Risk, Controllers, Human Capital, and more.
Regardless of the team, you will have opportunities to collaborate with employees across the firm in a collaborative, agile environment where your enthusiasm to tackle on new problems and learn will have an immediate impact.
As a software engineer, these are some of the technologies and challenges you’ll encounter:
- Build and enhance high-performing applications using languages like Java and Python
- Develop and deploy scalable solutions on the cloud
- Work with tools like Apache Kafka, Spark, and Hadoop to process large-scale data streams and derive insights
- Build secure, efficient RESTful APIs and microservices for seamless system integration
- Optimize deployment pipelines with Jenkins, Gitlab, and Terraform to support continuous integration and delivery
- Partner with security teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain robust defenses
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of relevant prior work experience
- Expert proficiency in programming in a language such as Java, Python, or C++
- Hands-on experience with databases (i.e. PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and writing efficient, optimized queries
- Familiarity with distributed systems, messaging platforms, and cloud platforms
- Responsive web development, with professional React/Angular/Redux experience and advanced JavaScript proficiency
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
- Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders
- Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to confidential/sensitive information
- Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment
Skills Required
- 3+ years of relevant prior work experience
- Expert proficiency in programming in a language such as Java, Python, or C++
- Hands-on experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and writing efficient, optimized queries
- Familiarity with distributed systems, messaging platforms, and cloud platforms
- Responsive web development experience with professional React/Angular/Redux and advanced JavaScript proficiency
- Experience building secure, efficient RESTful APIs and microservices
- Experience with tools for large-scale data processing such as Apache Kafka, Spark, and Hadoop
- Familiarity with CI/CD and deployment tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Terraform
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to self-direct, analyze, evaluate and form independent judgments
- Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders
- Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to confidential/sensitive information
- Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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What We Do
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