Optum · 1 day ago
Sr AI or ML Engineer - Clinical AI systems - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As a Sr AI or ML Engineer, you will build end-to-end AI solutions to improve health outcomes through innovative technology and analytics.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and operate secure cloud platform services and software that meet business requirements
Create GitHub Actions and workflows for standardize CI/CD pipelines within UHG
And ensure that pipelines are following best practices, documented and delivered in a scalable reusable manner
Demonstrate innovation, streamline processes, and reduce technical debt by standardizing patterns
Automate repetitive tasks (TOIL), monitor applications, simplify work practices, define metrics, and ensure the operational quality of applications
Manage security controls at the platform level to enable secure, efficient, and policy-compliant operations
Collaborate with multiple partner teams to communicate information security guidance and standards and reduce information security risks
Uses GitHub Copilot to speed up the creation of boilerplate code
Uses M365 Copilot to recap meetings and draft emails
Uses a chat-based AI tool to debug code
Uses GenAI to create sample test data or test cases
Uses StoryCraft to streamline the creation of user stories
Will utilize AI tools and applications to perform tasks, make decisions and enhance their work and overall cloud migration velocity. Expected to use AI Powered software for data analysis, coding, and overall productivity
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows and decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree with 7+ years or Masters of Science with 5+ years in Computer Science or similar experience
5+ years of experience as a software development engineer or equivalent hands-on experience producing code for production systems
4+ years working with Public Cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, beyond basic IaaS functionality
2+ years of engineering experience in building infrastructure using code and repeatable designs (IaC)
2+ years of experience in automating CI/CD using Jenkins [Pipeline as Code], GitHub actions, or similar tools, along with proficiency in source control systems such as Git
2+ years of experience working with Agile team
1+ years of experience in designing, building and deploying ML models with AWS SageMaker or Azure ML
1+ years of experience using AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation, such as GitHub CoPilot
Proven track record of engaging with customers to design and deliver at least two complete AI products, from ideation to product release
Preferred
Working with Generative AI API's and Frameworks
Hands-on experience with API's like OpenAI, Google Gemini and Hugging face
Experience with containers and orchestration platforms, such as Kubernetes
Experience with Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevOps tools and automation using Python or any other scripting language
Experience in using Tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf or Amazon Code Whisperer etc
Knowledge of API design and lifecycle management (REST, etc.)
Familiarity with inter-service messaging and stream discovery (SQS, Pub/Sub Kafka, etc.)
Familiarity with frameworks like Lang Chain, AutoGen and Microsoft Copilot Studio etc
Good understanding of LLMs and generative models
Prompt Engineering
Expertise in data storage, caching, and optimization (SQL and NoSQL databases)
Proficient in algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, and system design
Proficiency in instrumentation, logging, and tracing tools (Prometheus, CloudWatch, Stack Driver, Azure Monitor, etc.)
Proficiency with AI-Assisted Development Tools
Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Proven evidence-based approach to decision-making and problem-solving
Proven design mindset with the ability to construct scalable, distributed services
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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