Found this on google:
Issue: Optimized scene file location when using the -optimizeRender flag Limitation
When using the -optimizeRender flag, the location for the optimized scene file to be created is based on the current project defined by the preferences or by the MAYA_PROJECT environment variable.
Workaround:
Provide the absolute path where you would like the optimized file to be created.
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