I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at UnitedHealth Group (Bhopa) in Feb 2019
Interview
The first round was a web cam monitored aptitude and coding test for a total duration of ~ 2 hours. The aptitude was of moderate difficulty and the coding questions were very easy(hardly took 10-12 minutes for both the questions). Then there were 2 TRs and 1 HR round scheduled. I was called in for my first interview round at around 4:00 PM. This last round lasted for around 1.25 hrs. The interview began with a system design question (which I was not expecting). i tried my best to do it and the interviewer also pointed some things that i was missing while drawing the UML. We had a discussion on it for around 30 mins Then he asked me some SQL queries. They were easy but the last one was quite hard. He again gave me a slight hint and i somehow managed to then do it. Then he asked me a question on circular linked list but he was looking for the most optimal answer. I managed to solve it using the rabbit and tortoise approach(the question was not middle of linked list).Then he asked me about my projects and the reason behind their topic and technology used. Then he asked me about my current internship and what if they offer me PPO. Then he asked me about my weakness and why i want to join Optum. Finally the interview ended and I was asked to wait outside while he wrote my feedback...After 15 mins, to my surprise, I was directly sent to the HR round..!! It was such a relief to see the HR xD...Anyway she asked some normal questions and it lasted for around 20 mins...It was a very chill round. I was asked about my current offers and why I am not joining those companies... Lastly she shook my hand and told me "congratulations you have succesfully completed the interview process at optum.The waiting period and the technical grilling i had undergone was worth it" :P I have received a written confirmation (mail) from them and am awaiting the salary breakup and offer letter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
system design
uml
find 2nd max salary in sql
given 2 table find the department name and its maximum salary. NOTE = there are 2 different tables employee(name, dept_id) and department(dept_name, dept_id).
circular linked list
projects and why I chose them and the reason for the choice of technology
example of static vs dynamic algorithms.
why optum
greatest weakness
current internship
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at UnitedHealth Group in Jun 2024
Interview
First contact after applying was a 10 minute recruiter call to talk about my experience. Process felt very rushed and did not leave any time for me to ask any questions. I don't think this was necessarily the fault of the recruiter but rather the short time limit set on the call. Afterwards I was asked to do a "pre recorded" interview asking mostly about DevOps concepts - yet another opportunity for me to be bombarded with questions and not be given the chance to ask any. The whole process just seemed like a red flag.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at UnitedHealth Group (Philipsburg, PA) in Feb 2024
Interview
Asking skills and whats you capability of doing the work in the industry and what will help with the company on how to make it better. How long will you continue to strive for greater good,
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at UnitedHealth Group (Miami, FL) in Mar 2023
Interview
Formal interview process with a team of interviewers, not too difficult but get ready for several questions from several different people. Just make sure you know your resume and the job you are applying for.
