Optum Engineering Manager Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Optum Engineering Manager interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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CodingStart here. 5 questions · ~41 min

Tests your practical data handling skills for large files and attention to performance and correctness.

SQL for Transactional RecordsMedium

Tests your SQL fundamentals and ability to retrieve the right data efficiently.

Joinssql experiencequery optimization

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Java 8/17 and Spring FeaturesMedium

Evaluates your ability to choose modern Java and Spring capabilities and apply design patterns correctly.

javasql

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Behavioral & Leadership11 questions · ~89 min

Managing an Underperforming EngineerMedium

Tests performance management, coaching, and accountability in handling an underperforming engineer with clear expectations and measurable outcomes.

feedbackLeadershipperformance management

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More topics4 questions · ~32 min

Tests your system design skills for secure, reliable ingestion and processing of clinical data.

Consistency vs Availability in HealthcareHard

Tests your reasoning about distributed data tradeoffs for reliable, worldwide healthcare operations.

Trade-offsconsistencyavailability

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Schema Evolution Without DowntimeHard

Tests your ability to evolve schemas safely in distributed systems while maintaining compatibility and uptime.

data pipelinesFeature Drift

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Microservices Architecture WalkthroughHard

Tests system design depth for scalable, low-latency microservices architectures.

throughputarchitecturemicroservices

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