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Principal Software Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN
Full Time
Senior
132k-227k
5 days 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 you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** We are looking for a Principal Engineer with deep expertise in data platforms, building and operating scalable data services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect & Develop Scalable Data Platforms: Design and build high-performance, cloud-native data architectures for AI/ML, analytics, and business intelligence
  • AI Agents: Design and build AI Agents in multiple cloud environments, review AI models and designs and offer solutions to solve related problems
  • Reusable frameworks: Build reusable offerings and services that are scalable, resilient and secure for the enterprise users in Kubernetes, Docker, Azure Functions et al
  • Data Lakehouse & Open Standards: Drive the adoption of open table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi) to create a scalable, vendor-agnostic data lakehouse architecture
  • Cloud & Distributed Systems: Build resilient and scalable data solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP, leveraging Databricks, Snowflake, and Kubernetes
  • Data Governance & Security: Implement best practices for data governance, lineage, observability, and security in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, finance)
  • Performance Optimization: Continuously improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data pipelines, query engines, and AI workloads
  • Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to engineers, review architecture designs, and contribute to open-source initiatives when applicable

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or streaming architectures, with at least 3+ years in a principal or lead engineering role
  • 5+ years of experience with Python, Scala, Java, or Go, and familiarity with SQL, Spark, and Flink
  • 3+ years of experience with data pipelines, data management and data security
  • 2+ years of experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and open data lake formats (Iceberg, Delta, Hudi)
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed systems, data modelling, and cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • 2+ years of experience with data governance practices
  • 2+ years of experience with tools such as Jupyter, PyTorch, and GitHub Copilot. Familiarity with LLMs such as GPT, Gemini, Llama and Claude
  • 2+ years of experience with LangChain, AutoGen, Crew AI and frameworks such as Hugging Face

Qualifications

  • Experience with data engineering, data platforms, or streaming architectures
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with data security and management

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
  • Remote work flexibility within the U.S.

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum fosters a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, and career development opportunities. The company is committed to mitigating its impact on the environment, delivering equitable care, and addressing health disparities. It values diversity and equal employment opportunity, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 19, 2025
Job CategoryData Engineering
Salary132k-227k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About UnitedHealth Group

Website

unitedhealthgroup.com

Location

Eden Prairie, MN

Industry

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers

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