Principal Architect - Remote

UnitedHealth Group • Eden Prairie, MN

11h • Remote

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.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in AI/ML solution architecture
• 6+ years of experience with architecting enterprise-scale AI applications, including LLMs, agentic workflows, multi-agent systems, and RAG-based solutions
• 6+ years of experience with hands-on coding skills in Python, and experience with React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL
• 6+ years of experience defining scalable, secure, and compliant architectures for regulated environments
• 6+ years of experience with AI observability tools (Arize, Phoenix) and performance optimization strategies
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines

Nice To Haves

• AI Dojo Certification or equivalent advanced AI training
• Experience in healthcare workflows and enterprise-grade AI deployments
• Ability to lead technical teams, provide architectural guidance, and mentor senior engineers
• Solid understanding of compliance, governance, and ethical AI standards
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional leadership
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

• Define and lead AI application architecture for ECS Big Bets and AI 10.0 initiatives, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance
• Design frameworks and patterns for LLMs, agentic workflows, multi-agent systems, and RAG-based solutions
• Provide thought leadership on AI technologies and best practices across the enterprise
• Stay hands-on for critical coding and integration tasks, ensuring technical depth and quality
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and compliance teams to align architecture with business and regulatory requirements
• Drive performance optimization, observability, and reliability for AI applications
• Establish governance standards, documentation, and reusable components for AI development
• Mentor senior engineers and guide teams on architectural decisions and advanced AI techniques
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks to future-proof enterprise solutions

Benefits

• In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed