Optum · 1 day ago
Senior Director, AI/ML Engineering - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $273K/yr
15+ years expOptum is a global leader in health care innovation, developing solutions that enhance health systems and improve lives. The Senior Director of AI/ML Engineering will lead the development and execution of a transformative AI strategy in healthcare, focusing on designing and deploying advanced AI and machine learning solutions while mentoring top talent and collaborating with cross-functional leaders.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and execute org-wide AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives
Maintain hands-on involvement in key AI projects, actively contributing to code, model development, and technical solutions
Drive innovation through research and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies and methodologies
Establish AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and best practices across the organization
Personally design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models using statistical analysis and deep learning algorithms
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to translate business needs into AI strategy
Collaborate with team leads in the deployment and maintenance of AI models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Spearhead integration of AI solutions with existing systems and applications
Establish KPIs and performance metrics for AI solutions and drive continuous improvement
Present AI vision, roadmaps, and results to executive leadership and board members
Lead research initiatives and partnerships to maintain competitive advantage in AI capabilities
Mentor, develop, and retain top AI talent while building a culture of innovation
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field
15+ years of experience in AI/ML with demonstrable career progression from individual contributor to technical leadership roles
Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks
Current and extensive hands-on experience with modern AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Experience with data analysis tools and techniques
Experience implementing machine learning fairness and bias mitigation techniques
Public cloud experience (Azure, and/or GCP, and/or AWS)
Comprehensive knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and AI principles
Proven track record of hands-on development and implementation of enterprise-scale AI SaaS solutions with measurable business impact
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution
Demonstrated solid and current programming skills in Python or other relevant programming languages
Proven ability to build and scale AI infrastructure and operations
Preferred
PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field
Active practitioner with current, deep technical expertise in AI technologies and applications; Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Large Language Models (LLM)
Healthcare experience and FinTech solutions
Proven exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
A 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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