AI/ML Engineer

About The Company

Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, is a global organization dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions through the integration of advanced technology and compassionate care. Our mission is to help millions of people live healthier lives by providing access to comprehensive health services, pharmacy benefits, data analytics, and resources. We are committed to advancing health equity and making a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. At Optum, you will find a collaborative environment that fosters talent development, offers extensive benefits, and provides opportunities for career growth. Join us to be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare and making a difference in people’s lives.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead in AI/ML to assume a pivotal role in deploying and operationalizing machine learning models and AI solutions within the healthcare domain. This leadership position involves guiding a team of ML engineers in building scalable, high-performance AI systems that address real-world healthcare challenges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product managers, data scientists, and platform engineers—to translate complex business requirements into innovative AI applications. Your expertise will drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge NLP, Generative AI, and Agentic AI systems, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. As a mentor and technical strategist, you will foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence, pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in healthcare.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience developing large-scale AI/ML systems on cloud platforms
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML infrastructure, tools, and platforms across the full stack
• 4+ years of programming experience in Python with strong fundamentals in computer science, distributed systems, and software engineering
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS (GCP preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience building AI agents and solutions leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions utilizing no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms to translate business needs into scalable applications that improve products, workflows, and decision-making processes
• Partner with product managers, data scientists, platform engineers, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organizational goals
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and system observability
• Lead the full lifecycle of AI/ML initiatives—from problem definition, data exploration, model development, deployment, to monitoring and maintenance
• Define project scope, success metrics, and timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Manage and mentor a team of ML engineers responsible for deploying models, agents, and prompts into production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Stay abreast of emerging AI/ML technologies, evaluate their applicability, and promote a culture of innovation through experimentation and data-driven decision-making

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Competitive salary range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on experience and location
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase options
• 401(k) retirement plan contributions
• Flexible remote work arrangements within the U.S., with in-office requirements for Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. areas
• Career development and training opportunities
• Paid time off and wellness programs

Equal Opportunity

UnitedHealth Group and Optum are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.