Is Optum a good company to work for as a Director, Software Engineering?

Director, Software Engineering professionals working at Optum have rated their employer with 2.4 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Optum employees being 3.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Director, Software Engineering Jobs at Optum now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Director, Software Engineering interview questions at Optum .

Does Optum pay Director, Software Engineering employees well?

Director, Software Engineering professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Optum with 2.8 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 13.3% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Director, Software Engineering salaries at Optum.

How happy are Director, Software Engineering professionals working at Optum?

21% of Director, Software Engineering employees at Optum would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 36% in the past 12 months. Director, Software Engineering professionals have also rated Optum with a 3.2 rating for work-life-balance, 2.8 rating for diversity and inclusion, 1.8 rating for culture and values and 2.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Optum?

Software Engineer (1143) , Senior Software Engineer (722) , Customer Service Representative (341) , Associate Software Engineer (339) , Nurse Practitioner (188) , Director (184) , Business Analyst (182) , Registered Nurse (143) , Manager (140) , Data Engineer (131) , Associate Director (129) , Medical Coder (129) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (123) , Project Manager (119) , Data Scientist (115)

What are the pros of working at Optum according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and have to go only 10 days in a month as per our choice" ((in 1944 reviews)); "Benefits are good and they are large" ((in 864 reviews)); "For ppl who just want good pay and basic work this is the best you can get" ((in 674 reviews)); "Flexible and ability to work from home" ((in 604 reviews)); "Great company and people are all great" ((in 485 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Optum according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of cooperation." ((in 634 reviews)); "Low salary and very low yearly increases" ((in 442 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and no warn notices." ((in 311 reviews)); "No bonuses and cost of living raise is not sufficient" ((in 155 reviews)); "No team sprit No onboarding process on joining No training Only interested in monitoring staff output" ((in 135 reviews))

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2.4

21% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Patrick Conway

Not enough data to show CEO approval

27% positive business outlook

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3.2

Work/Life balance

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.3

Career opportunities

1.8

Culture & values

1.5

Senior management

Director Software Engineering employees have rated Optum with 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Director Software Engineering professionals have an average working experience there. Optum is rated 30% below average by Director Software Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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16 reviews

4.0

Mar 12, 2022

huge with plenty of challenges

Director, software engineering

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Pros

The company is huge and always growing. There are lots of technology projects and challenges. Mostly because of our many acquisitions over the years, it seems like we use every technology that's out there. By and large, the people you'll work with have a high standard of professionalism and are a fun group.

Cons

There are so many departments and policies, it can be hard to get things done. Be sure to get to know folks who have been with the company for quite a few years and know how to request things, what to watch out for, and so on.

3.0

Sep 4, 2021

Better work life balance

Director, software engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Optum Tech University to learn new technology Flexible work Schedule(3 days on, 2 days remote) No meeting Friday - which are rarely achieved

Cons

Low Pay Mediocre Health Insurance No RSU

1.0

Apr 6, 2021

There is a reason healthcare system is so broken

Director, software engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A few pockets of teams have some of the most talented people and leaders.

Cons

Bad culture. Top down, hierarchical. Too much red tap. Bad politics and nepotism. One of the richest companies on the planet despite all that. When you are profitable without doing anything right, just by being beneficiaries of the broken health care system, there is no necessity for promoting innovation, talent or inclusion.

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