Optum Coding Interview Questions
We track 4 coding questions asked at Optum, tagged with the algorithms and concepts they test. The most common: Array, Dynamic Programming, String, Divide and Conquer, Hash Table.
Browse all 4 Optum questions →Concept mix
Each question's weight is split evenly across its concepts, so the shares sum to 100%.
- Array20.8%
- Dynamic Programming20.8%
- String20.8%
- Hash Table12.5%
- Divide and Conquer8.3%
- Stack8.3%
- Two Pointers8.3%
How many questions involve each concept
Share of all 4 tracked Optum questions that touch each concept. Questions usually involve several, so these overlap.
- Array50.0%
- Dynamic Programming50.0%
- String50.0%
- Divide and Conquer25.0%
- Hash Table25.0%
- Stack25.0%
- Two Pointers25.0%
Where Optum differs from the average company
Concept weight at Optum relative to the average across all companies we track. Green means Optum leans on it harder than most.
- Dynamic Programming3.4×
- String2.2×
Optum specialties
Concepts that show up at Optum but are rarely asked elsewhere. They are easy to get blindsided by.
Difficulty mix
Level split of the 4 tracked Optum questions.
- Junior50% (2)
- Mid/Senior50% (2)
Every concept in Optum interviews
| Concept | Questions | % of questions | Share of mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Array | 2 | 50.0% | 20.8% |
| Dynamic Programming | 2 | 50.0% | 20.8% |
| String | 2 | 50.0% | 20.8% |
| Divide and Conquer | 1 | 25.0% | 8.3% |
| Hash Table | 1 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
| Stack | 1 | 25.0% | 8.3% |
| Two Pointers | 1 | 25.0% | 8.3% |
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