Lead AI/ML Software Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN

Full Time

Senior

107k-194k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work involves improving health outcomes by connecting people with care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources. The company values diversity and inclusion, offers comprehensive benefits, and provides career development opportunities. Optum AI, part of UnitedHealth Group, focuses on AI/ML solutions in healthcare, developing innovative AI/ML systems, supporting an enterprise AI/ML platform, and collaborating with top universities and researchers to advance health equity on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

Own the inference and delivery of machine learning insights to multiple customers
Manage, monitor, and scale machine learning systems, delivering insights to multiple customers
Own model and data orchestration
Drive pipeline efficiency and reliability through profiling, refactoring, and advanced engineering
Work with the broader technical team to scope engineering milestones, provide updates, and communicate challenges
Develop new data pipelines to improve ML model usage

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in computer science or related quantitative field
5+ years of experience with software engineering and software development life cycle (SDLC)
3+ years of experience with PySpark or SQL
3+ years of experience with cloud environments and cloud-based batch model deployments using Python in at least one of Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools to ship production code

Nice to Have

MS or PhD in computer science or related quantitative field
Expertise in ML Ops, for example, model monitoring, drift detection, and event-based model retraining
Experience with Databricks, AzureML, and Snowflake or related technologies

Qualifications

Formal educational background including at least a Bachelor's degree; advanced degrees preferred

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range of $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
Remote work flexibility within the U.S.

Working at UnitedHealth Group

The company culture is guided by diversity and inclusion, with a focus on making an impact at scale through innovative AI/ML solutions. Employees are encouraged to collaborate with world-class experts, publish research, and develop ground-breaking technology in healthcare AI. The environment challenges employees while providing clear development pathways and recognition for performance.

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