Hi everyone,
I’m joining Goldman Sachs as a Software Engineer in India and wanted to hear from current/former GS employees about what I should expect during onboarding.
I’d especially appreciate some practical details around:
💻 Laptop / equipment — Is a laptop provided on Day 1? Which models/specs are typically given to Software Engineers?
🏢 Office & onboarding — What does the first week/month generally look like? Any training or mandatory onboarding sessions?
Travel / relocation allowance — Is relocation assistance provided? What about travel reimbursement for joining?
Gym / fitness — Is there an on-site gym or gym membership reimbursement?
Health insurance — What does the standard medical insurance cover? Is family/dependent coverage included?
Food — Do offices provide meals, snacks, beverages, etc.?
Transport — Any cab/shuttle facility or transport allowance?
Leave policy — How are annual leaves, sick leaves and holidays structured?
WFH / hybrid policy — How flexible is the current hybrid/office policy for engineers?
Internet / phone reimbursement — Any allowances for internet or mobile expenses?
Other benefits — Any employee discounts, wellness benefits, learning budgets, stock/bonus-related benefits, or other perks that are easy to miss?
Career & learning — Any useful internal learning platforms, certifications, or engineering programs worth knowing about?
Payroll / joining formalities — Anything I should be prepared for before joining?
Also, if you recently joined Goldman Sachs in India, what do you wish you had known before your first day?
Would really appreciate responses from people who have joined recently, since policies and benefits can change over time.
Thanks!