Senior AI/ML Engineer – Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

In healthcare, evolution doesn’t just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.

As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re expanding our team and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We’ll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You’ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.

As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you will harness cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to enhance and transform current operations at Optum. This role is crucial for driving initiatives such as real-time settlement, medical chart processing, autonomous medical code generation, and medical image processing. You will collaborate closely with business and operations teams to understand their requirements and translate abstract concepts into practical AI solutions. Your contributions will play a vital role in significant AI initiatives that will positively impact healthcare systems. You will thrive in a challenging yet supportive environment that not only defines success for your current role but also offers opportunities for growth in areas of your interest.

Schedule: Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leverage AI/ML technologies to transform and improve current Optum operations. This includes, but is not limited to, projects such as smart revenue management, intelligent payment platforms, medical chart processing, automated medical code generation, and medical image processing
• Collaborate closely with business and operations teams to grasp the requirements and translate vague concepts into tangible AI solutions. Possess solid implementation skills to bring these solutions to life and work with engineering teams to build scalable, flexible product pipelines
• Adapt to an agile, fast-paced environment, and maintain a passion for exploring and integrating cutting-edge AI technologies to support future projects
• Your contributions will be recognized in a challenging yet supportive environment that not only defines success for your current role but also provides opportunities for development in areas you’re interested in

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:

• Master’s Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Math/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Bioinformatics, or another technical field that provides mathematical training
• 2+ years in Data Science or AI/ML Engineering
• 2+ years of advanced level proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Java, Python, SQL, PySpark, or C++
• 2+ years of advanced level proficiency with AI/ML technologies
• 2+ years of advanced level proficiency working with predictive analytics, NLP, image processing, Generative AI, or related technologies
• 1+ years of advanced level proficiency in analyzing business challenges and designing AI-driven solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Math/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Bioinformatics, or another technical field that provides solid mathematical training
• Hands-on experience with GenAI tools, LLMs (GPT, LLaMA, Gemini) and RAG pipelines
• Ability to find AI solutions for undefined problems

Soft Skills:

• Ability to be a fast learner and self-driven
• Ability to work independently on complex AI projects

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.