Optum · 3 days ago
Lead AI/ML Engineer - Remote or Hybrid in NJ/MN/DC
Basking Ridge, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $193K/yr
8+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Lead AI/ML Engineer will lead AI/ML adoption across the team, driving innovative use of generative AI and traditional ML techniques while ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead AI/ML adoption across the team, driving innovative use of both Generative AI and traditional ML techniques
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve AI-powered software solutions to meet customer and business needs
Build responsible AI solutions and service components to support the Provider community, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards
Develop new features leveraging AI/ML, including Generative AI models, predictive analytics, and automation capabilities
Provide technical leadership for AI initiatives, including Chatbots and conversational AI solutions
Partner with product management, architects, and engineering leadership to deliver creative, scalable AI solutions for healthcare challenges
Drive alignment with enterprise AI strategies and ensure solutions meet business objectives and engineering best practices
Accountable for high-quality software deliverables and operational excellence
Mentor and train team members on AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and responsible AI practices
Collaborate with broader engineering teams to integrate AI into cloud modernization efforts and digital-first initiatives
Exercise independent judgment to prioritize, plan, and manage AI-related activities and projects
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of software engineering experience
5+ years of hands-on experience building AI/ML solutions, including LLMs, Generative AI, and traditional ML models
5+ years of experience with Web and API development
5+ years of experience hosting applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Solid experience with Chatbots, Conversational AI, and NLP-based solutions
Solid experience with Agentic AI (MCP or similar agent orchestration frameworks) and Strands Agents
Solid experience in Python or Java
Solid knowledge of security, access controls, logging, monitoring, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and production operations
Preferred
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in the healthcare industry
Full-stack engineering experience
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Chief Financial Officer
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