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Optum Tech Data Scientist Interview Questions

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Machine LearningStart here. 4 questions · ~33 min
Feature Engineering for ML ModelsEasy

Explain how feature engineering improves supervised models and how to choose useful transformations.

Cross-ValidationFeature EngineeringModel EvaluationOptum Tech
Feature Selection for ML ModelsMedium

Choose useful features for a supervised model and avoid overfitting, leakage, and unstable predictors.

Cross-ValidationFeature EngineeringBias-Variance TradeoffOptum Tech
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Statistics & Probability4 questions · ~33 min
Statistical Significance in Hypothesis TestingEasy

Explain what statistical significance means and why it matters when interpreting experimental or analytical results.

Hypothesis TestingData AnalysisStatistical SignificanceOptum Tech
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SQL & Data Manipulation4 questions + 3 drills · ~63 min
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Behavioral & Leadership10 questions · ~81 min
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More topics7 questions · ~57 min
Validate a Machine Learning ModelEasy

How to validate a machine learning model and interpret whether its metrics are trustworthy.

PrecisionAccuracyRecallOptum Tech
Common Pitfalls in Experiment ResultsHard

Identify the main pitfalls that can distort A/B test interpretation and explain how to guard against them.

PeekingNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchOptum Tech
Metrics for Healthcare Product SuccessMedium

Assesses your ability to define measurable outcomes aligned to product goals and patient impact.

product metricsOptum Tech
Dashboard for Patient OutcomesMedium

Evaluates product thinking and your ability to translate outcomes into clear, trustworthy visualizations.

data visualizationdashboard designOptum Tech
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