Lead AI/ML Engineer - Hybrid for Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care’s most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Requirements

BS with 7+ years of experience or MS and 5+ years in Computer Science or similar experience
4+ years of experience in Python programming
4+ years of hands-on experience in modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or Google). GCP is a plus
4+ years of experience working with various AI/ML infrastructure, tools and platforms across the full stack of AI/ML technology
2+ years of experience in a team lead role
1+ years of experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)
Proven track record of engaging with customers to design and deliver at least two complete AI products, from ideation to product release

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the design and hands-on implementation of AI/ML systems that enables Optum to derive information from patient data in a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective manner
Partner with product managers, data scientists, prompt designers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable AI systems
Leverage AI assisted tools for design, implementation, code reviews, and testing
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code and specifications. Lead by example to deliver product quality the first time
Drive architectural decisions and contribute to our long-term technical strategy for AI/ML systems
Own the full lifecycle of AI/ML initiatives-from problem definition and data exploration to agent development, deployment, and monitoring. Define project scope, success metrics, and timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensure timely delivery while not compromising on quality
Stay ahead of the curve on emerging AI/ML technologies, tools, and research, and evaluate their applicability to business problems. Embrace and promote a culture of innovation through rapid iteration, experimentation and data driven decision-making
Be a trusted technical advisor to management, internal stakeholders, and customers
Mentor and lead other engineers to reach their potential