Lead AI/ML Engineer - Hybrid for Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group • Eden Prairie, MN • 4h ago

Requisition number: 2341853

Job category: Technology

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and contribute to the design and hands-on implementation of AI/ML systems that enables Optum to derive information from patient data in a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective manner

Partner with product managers, data scientists, prompt designers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable AI systems

Leverage AI assisted tools for design, implementation, code reviews, and testing

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code and specifications. Lead by example to deliver product quality the first time

Drive architectural decisions and contribute to our long-term technical strategy for AI/ML systems

Own the full lifecycle of AI/ML initiatives-from problem definition and data exploration to agent development, deployment, and monitoring. Define project scope, success metrics, and timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensure timely delivery while not compromising on quality

Stay ahead of the curve on emerging AI/ML technologies, tools, and research, and evaluate their applicability to business problems. Embrace and promote a culture of innovation through rapid iteration, experimentation and data driven decision-making

Be a trusted technical advisor to management, internal stakeholders, and customers

Mentor and lead other engineers to reach their potential

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

BS with 7+ years of experience or MS and 5+ years in Computer Science or similar experience

4+ years of experience in Python programming

4+ years of hands-on experience in modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or Google). GCP is a plus

4+ years of experience working with various AI/ML infrastructure, tools and platforms across the full stack of AI/ML technology

2+ years of experience in a team lead role

1+ years of experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)

Proven track record of engaging with customers to design and deliver at least two complete AI products, from ideation to product release

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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