Too focused on cutting costs - Senior Manager Software Engineering Optum Employee Review

3.0
7 Feb 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good at keeping up with technology in some areas. Good pay.

Cons

Moving too many tech positions off-shore to save money. Way behind in technology in some areas.

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