Director, Client Scientific Solutions - Remote
About The Position
Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to improve health care. Optum AI, UnitedHealth Group’s enterprise AI team, consists of AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care. They develop AI/ML solutions for high-impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses and support an enterprise AI/ML development platform. Team members have impact at scale, do ground-breaking work with cutting-edge ML, NLP, and LLM techniques, and partner with world-class experts on innovative solutions, including opportunities for patents and publications. The Optum AI Director, Client Scientific Solutions manages an applied research team focused on transitioning AI models from research to production, emphasizing operational execution, team leadership, and implementation of best practices for model development and deployment, while contributing to strategic discussions within client projects.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 7+ years of experience in AI/ML or software engineering with a track record of delivering production-ready models and solutions
- Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms and scalable infrastructure
- Experience managing technical teams and coordinating cross-functional projects
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages; familiarity with modern ML frameworks
- Proven solid problem-solving and communication skills
- Proven commitment to Responsible AI principles
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
Responsibilities
- Manage the development and deployment of production-ready models, ensuring adherence to quality and scalability standards
- Guide the team in converting research outputs into operational solutions that meet client needs
- Work closely with product managers and engineering leads to define technical requirements and prioritize tasks for successful delivery
- Introduce and apply innovative AI techniques within client projects to improve model performance and efficiency
- Apply ethical AI principles and ensure compliance with organizational standards in all development activities
- Implement best practices for model development, testing, and deployment to maintain operational excellence
- Coach and develop team members, fostering technical growth and collaboration
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
