Technology Development Program Software Engineering Associate – Eden Prairie, MN

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.  

About Optum

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a leading information and technology-enabled health services company serving more than 132 million consumers, delivering the right care when and how it’s needed. We are dedicated to evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

What is it like to work in Technology at Optum:

Our global technology team consists of more than 35000 innovators from around the world passionate about using technology to improve the lives of people and communities. We are modernizing the health care system through modern and innovative technologies, AI, comprehensive clinical expertise, and extensive experience in improving operational and clinical performance.

As part of our team, you will be provided opportunities to channel your curiosity into initiative, working alongside distinguished engineers and developers pursuing innovations that improve the health care experience for everyone. We encourage you to dive-in, explore and ask questions about creative ways to use technology to help make the health care system work like an actual system.

Optum’s Technology Development Program:

The Technology Development Program (TDP) at Optum begins with a 4-week bootcamp, followed by a 12-month development experience that includes two 6-month rotations and concludes with a grad placement. As a TDP Associate, you’ll gain invaluable experience across a variety of domains, benefit from mentorship by technology leaders, and engage in networking and collaboration opportunities across the technology organization. The program’s cohort-based structure fosters a more personalized employment experience, helping to build community and drive engagement beyond that of a traditional hire.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The program begins with a four-week in-office onboarding bootcamp focused on building foundational skills, fostering community, and preparing you for success
• After bootcamp, TDP Associates join their assigned teams and begin contributing to meaningful, real-world projects aligned with business needs and personal interests
• For 2026, TDP will be offering only Software Engineering role. The role includes, but is not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations, and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative way
• TDP Associates are expected to follow the hybrid work policy of their assigned office location after bootcamp
• The start date for the 2026 cohort is July 28, 2026
• Office locations include Eden Prairie, MN and Boston, MA
• Sponsorship is not available for this positio

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:

• Degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, IT & other technology related fields, or 2-year technical college
• Currently in final year of obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college/university, or obtained degree within the last 24 months, in majors stated above
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving
• Proficient in one or more coding languages (Example: Python, Java, C, SQL, .NET)
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) who require visa sponsorship, TN visa holders, current H-1B visa holders, and/or those requiring green card sponsorship will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software engineering tools such as source code control systems (i.e. GIT, GitHub), IDE, Continuous Delivery and deployment pipeline, etc.
• Understanding of Agile Frameworks, methodologies, roles, and tools (Kanban, Scrum, SaFE, LeSS, etc.)
• Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
• Involvement in any additional technical activities (Robotics, Comp. Science/Tech clubs, Tech or Engineering side projects, GitHub, etc.) and/or tech related employment experience
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly within technical teams and cross-functional environments

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 $58,800 to $105,000 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.