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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
At OptumInsight AI team, we are dedicated to building innovative applications and products that leverage AI and machine learning (ML) to improve outcomes within the healthcare ecosystem. We tackle complex, real-world problems with significant business impact, transforming real word data into intelligent AI/ML-driven solutions that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the healthcare system. Our team is at the forefront of adopting next-generation AI technologies, constantly exploring what is possible to drive meaningful change.
We are seeking a AI/ML Engineer who is passionate about solving challenging problems. In this role, you will be an essential part of our AI team, focusing on translating ambiguous and complex business challenges into well-defined problem formulations. You will lead efforts in research, development and deployment of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions, utilizing technologies such as NLP, deep learning models and LLMs.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
- Use AI/ML technologies to innovate current Optum products. The tasks of innovation include, but are not limited to: intelligent document processing, clinical coding, clinical decision support, and other healthcare-related use cases
- Work closely with business partners and scientists to understand the business requirements and build solutions that meet business expectations
- Willing to work in an agile and fast-moving environment
- Passion for learning new technologies and applying them to current and future business problems
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
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in computer science, computer engineering, math/statistics, electrical engineering, or other hardcore technical fields with profound mathematical training
- 2+ years of experience with Python, SQL/NoSQL, JavaScript, and other scripting languages
- 2+ years of experience with model deployment using containerization and building the AI service through synchronized and asynchronous web services (APIs)
- 1+ years of experience with a version control tool, such as GitHub
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Generative AI
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or other public clouds
- Experience with deep learning tools, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and others
- Knowledge of cloud security, networking, and other DevOps-related tasks
Soft Skills
- Ability to complete the project with guidance from Sr. tech leaders
- Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C residents is $58,300 to $114,300 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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