UHG- Optum review - Associate Software Engineer Optum Employee Review

3.0
10 Apr 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Salary was decent; good work life balance; worked telecommute. good tools and computer equipment.

Cons

My first manager was excellent. Second manager was in training and did not always communicate well and seemed to have his favorites.

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5.0
1 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good pay, nice coworkers, and good training

Cons

Not much support when busy.

2.0
20 May 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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