Optum Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(789 total reviews)

Patrick Conway

38% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Optum with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 789 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Optum is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Gesundheitswesen industry (3.4 stars).

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789 reviews
1.0
Sep 10, 2025
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Pros

You’ll quickly learn how to operate in chaos. Some colleagues do their best despite impossible conditions.

Cons

Outsourcing dominates the business model. Well over half the workforce is contracted, which creates communication breakdowns and puts unqualified people in charge of critical programs. Management shows no interest in employees or customers. The priority is cutting costs, even if it destroys morale and product quality. Healthcare benefits are shockingly poor, especially given the industry. It feels like an afterthought rather than a benefit. The culture is toxic — gatekeeping and silos make collaboration nearly impossible. Job security is non-existent. If they can outsource your role, they will, and layoffs are frequent.

5.0
Sep 8, 2025

none

Recommend
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Pros

Great work culture. Managers are very understanding.

Cons

Sometimes the development becomes complex as the expectations are high.

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