Optum

Role: Software Engineer-1

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: Not Specified

Interview Type: On-Campus, Full-Time

Result: Not Specified

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Aptitude, Technical MCQs (OS, DBMS, Programming), DSA, HR Questions, Projects, Core Subjects (OS, DBMS), C++ Data Structures and Complexities, Software Engineering

Experience:

The candidate interviewed at Optum for a Software Engineer position through campus placement. The process involved three rounds.

Round 1: Online Assessment (OA)
This round included:

• Aptitude Questions: Basic logical and quantitative questions.
• Technical MCQs: Covered core subjects like OS, DBMS, and some basic programming concepts.
• DSA Question: A medium-level DSA question. The logic was straightforward, but handling constraints was challenging and required optimization.

The candidate passed this round and received an email for the interview rounds a few days later.

Round 2: HR/Behavioral Round
This behavioral round aimed to assess the candidate's cultural fit. Questions asked were:

• Classic HR Questions: Why Optum? What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Project Explanation: Explain one project in simple terms (no technical jargon) to assess in-depth understanding.
• Unique Question: How would you teach a programming language to a 5-year-old?

The HR was impressed with the candidate's approach and communication skills.

Round 3: Technical Round
This was a technical grilling round:

• Self-Introduction.
• Resume-based Questions: Deep questions on projects, explaining decisions and outcomes.
• Core Subjects: In-depth questions on OS, DBMS, and other core subjects to test fundamental knowledge.
• DSA Question: A LeetCode-style medium question with a story around it, testing problem-solving skills under constraints.
• C++ Data Structures and Complexities: Asked about specific data structures in C++, their time complexities, and usage.
• Software Engineering Questions: Questions related to best practices and coding principles.