Optum ยท 1 day ago
Senior AI/ML Engineer - Remote
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you will harness cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to enhance and transform operations at Optum, collaborating with teams to create practical AI solutions that significantly impact healthcare systems.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
Funding
Current Stage
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