Goldman Sachs Engineering Job Simulation

Crack passwords and suggest security improvements as a Governance Analyst at Goldman Sachs

Software Engineering Free 37100+ 5 Star Reviews

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Goldman Sachs. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsadvanced

At Goldman Sachs, we believe who you are makes you better at what you do. For us, it’s all about bringing together people who are curious, collaborative and have the drive to make things possible for our clients and communities.

Our Engineering organization, comprised of our Engineering Division, global strategist groups, and Engineering teams within other divisions, build solutions to some of the most complex problems in the industry.

From automated trading to managing data, risk analysis to safeguarding information and promoting environmental sustainability, our commitment to best-in-class technology provides Goldman Sachs with a competitive edge.

Interested? Participate in our Engineering Job Simulation to learn more!

Skills you will learn and practice:

Cryptography basics

Password cracking

Password best-practice

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Goldman Sachs. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

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Tasks in this program

Task One: Crack leaked password database

1-2 hours

Advanced

Analyze results and propose uplifts to controls and policies

What you'll learn

Understand the techniques used by hackers to circumvent controls
Learn a variety of techniques for cracking passwords

What you'll do

Try to crack as many passwords as possible using a range of tools
Draft an email to your supervisor suggesting improvements to the controls used

Reviews

Over 37100

5 Star Reviews

"The GSE virtual program was very educating as it helped me learn a domain which was alien to me. I got to learn a lot about the password cracking mechanisms and hashing algorithms which I surely believe will benefit me in the future."-- Student from Vardhaman College of Engineering

"The software analysis and engineering internship with Goldman certainly broadened my scope of knowledge with the software development and cybersecurity sector within the Goldman Sachs Institute. I am grateful and honored to have been apart of the constructive discussion and collaboration focus."-- Student from Walden University

"Learning Opportunities: The program may offer valuable insights into various aspects of engineering, including technical skills, industry trends, and best practices. I can gain knowledge from experienced professionals and industry experts. Networking and Mentorship: The program might provide me opportunities to connect with Goldman Sachs employees..."-- Student from Samrat Ashok Technological Institute

"I liked the actual practice of the topic which i have studied in my degree but could never implement them, but with this opportunity i could implement the knowledge i had learnt."-- Student from University of Mumbai

"It's a great opportunity to learn under you. I am a student from a college where no practical approach is teachable, though this internship helps me to focus on where I am good at. Thank you."-- Student from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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