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Optum Data Scientist Interview Questions

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Machine LearningStart here. 5 questions · ~40 min
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NLP6 questions · ~48 min
Explain Transformer Self-AttentionHard

Explain how transformer self-attention works, including its role in sequence modeling and why it scales better than RNNs.

Neural NetworksLanguage ModelsDeep LearningOptum
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SQL & Data Manipulation5 questions + 3 drills · ~70 min
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Statistics & Probability3 questions · ~24 min
Outlier Detection in Skewed DataMedium

Tests statistical thinking and robust preprocessing for noisy, skewed healthcare measurements.

DistributionsSamplingBiasOptum
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Model Evaluation3 questions · ~24 min
F1-Score FormulationMedium

Tests understanding of classification metrics and tradeoffs relevant to Optum predictive modeling.

Evaluation TechniquesClassificationF1 ScoreOptum
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Behavioral & Leadership11 questions · ~88 min
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More topics5 questions · ~40 min
Pitfalls in Streaming Experiment AnalysisHard

Identify major online experiment pitfalls and explain how they can bias results in a streaming product A/B test.

Network InterferenceNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchOptum
Diagnose a Metric Drop After LaunchMedium

Investigate why a key KPI moved the wrong way after a product change and separate signal from noise.

Lagging IndicatorsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisOptum
Product Metric for Workflow ValueMedium

Tests product sense and metric validity for measuring true workflow impact in healthcare.

MetricsUser NeedsValue PropositionOptum
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