Sr AI/ML Engineer - Remote Nationwide or Hybrid in MN/DC

UnitedHealth GroupEden Prairie, MN
$120,100 - $214,500Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior AI/ML Engineer within the Consumer Engineering division of the Chief Digital Office (CDO), you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our digital health platforms. This role is designed for a high-performing engineer with solid software fundamentals and a deep passion for building production-ready, scalable AI services. You will focus on the practical application of Generative AI techniques, designing end-to-end solutions that integrate seamlessly into our enterprise ecosystem. By leveraging modern data platforms and cloud-native architectures, you will help bridge the gap between complex machine learning research and reliable, consumer-facing applications that improve the lives of those we serve. 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

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering high-quality, production-grade commercial applications
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Python, and SQL
  • 2+ years of AI/ML engineering experience, including deploying models at scale and contributing to technical leadership
  • 1+ years of experience with cloud-native architectures (specifically AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • 1+ years of experience with Databricks, PySpark, and data pipeline implementation
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and building/maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Nice To Haves

  • Expertise in Generative AI solutions, specifically utilizing RAG, LangChain, and Vector Databases
  • Experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka
  • Proven solid knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
  • Experience with data governance and platform-level controls (e.g., Unity Catalog, Delta Lake)
  • Demonstrated solid foundation in data science principles, including statistics, probability theory, and optimization

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AI
  • Design, implement, and optimize AI and machine learning solutions, including statistical models, deep learning, and advanced Generative AI systems
  • Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle
  • Build and operate large-scale training and inference pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Apply advanced techniques such as RAG, LangChain, and Vector Databases to develop and scale Generative AI solutions
  • Execute proof-of-concepts and train models at scale, establishing performance baselines using quantitative evaluation metrics
  • Develop REST and FastAPI services, containerize solutions using Docker, and integrate UI tools to deliver seamless AI experiences
  • Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and lead strategic technical innovation within the team
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead design and architecture reviews to ensure high standards for code quality, safety, and reliability
  • Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, and regulatory standards, upholding ethical AI principles in every deployment

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package
  • incentive and recognition programs
  • equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
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