Good Company - Software Engineer Optum Employee Review

4.0
Jul 4, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Encouraging environment with open communication in many teams. Generally flexible work hours and a culture that respects personal time. Access to new technologies, internal training, and good mentorship in most teams.

Cons

Experience varies significantly by team your growth and visibility largely depend on your immediate manager. In some cases, managers hold disproportionate power — favoritism and "buttering" can influence opportunities and recognition. Feedback or dissent may not always be welcomed, especially in hierarchically strong teams. Compensation growth is slow.

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5.0
Apr 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Large company that provides great benefits and support career growth. Company culture supports work life balance.

Cons

Constant shift to hire contractors and offshore roles, which have caused lay offs.

2.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work flexibility, supportive coworkers.

Cons

Chronic understaffing that leads to constant burnout Leadership behavior is inconsistent, unaccountable, and often dismissive Nepotism heavily influences promotions and opportunities Raises and bonuses are rare or nonexistent despite increasing workloads Workload expectations are unrealistic and unsustainable Company talks about mental wellness but does not practice it internally Extremely limited EAP benefits that offer little real support Employees are not acknowledged, respected, or meaningfully recognized High turnover due to poor culture and lack of investment in employees

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