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What to Expect in the Optum DS Interview Loop

The Optum DS interview loop is very structured. Each interview follows an almost-rigid format to assess you across very specific technical and leadership skills. Here's the process:

  1. 1. Recruiter Screen

    Initial screening of Data Scientist background and technical expertise.

  2. 2. Technical Screen

    Coding and machine learning fundamentals / statistical reasoning.

  3. 3. Onsite Loop

    4-5 rounds: ML System Design, Coding, Statistics/Modeling, and Behavioral.

    • Behavioral

    • Statistics

    • Case Study

    • ML Knowledge

    • Coding & SQL

    • Coding

    • Metrics and Experimentation

    • Machine Learning

    • Product Sense

    • DS Phone screen

    • DS Analytics Phone screen

    • DS Technical Skills

    • DS Analytical Execution

    • DS Analytical Reasoning

    • Product Interpretation

    • Phone screen (SQL+Python)

    • System Design

    • Leadership

    • Culture Fit

    • Product Case

    • SQL

    • ML / Modeling

    • Problem Solving

    • Resume Review

Candidates keep coming back

63% book a follow-up

5.02 sessions on average

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