Lead Data Scientist

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior AI/ML Engineer with expertise in and a deep understanding of the Azure data and AI platform. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of augmenting prebuilt models to solve complex  new and evolving business use cases. This position requires a strong technical background in machine we continue to leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation in our organization. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you will play a critical role in augment learning, a solid understanding of Azure ML, and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of AI/ML engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and understand new business use cases that can benefit from AI Azure ML to join our team. As a leader  you will be responsible for augmenting prebuilt models to new business use cases with cross-functional teams  and translate them into technical requirements.
• Establish and drive AI/ML practices, frameworks, and standards within the team.
• Design and implement machine learning models, NLP algorithms, and general AI techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Research, design, and develop machine learning models using Azure ML to address specific business challenges.
• Customizing prebuilt models to new business use cases, with a focus on Azure ML and the overall Azure data and AI platform.
• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML, NLP, and general AI, and apply them to improve existing solutions.
• Conduct thorough data analysis, data preprocessing, and feature engineering to ensure and augment prebuilt models to align with the unique requirements of new use cases.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of AI/ML solutions
• Perform code reviews, ensure code quality, and enforce best practices for AI/ML development.
• Monitor and evaluate model performance, making necessary adjustments to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new business use cases and determine the feasibility of implementing AI/ML solutions.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with Strong background in statistics, mathematic.
2. Proven experience (10+ years) in AI/ML engineering, with a focus on machine learning algorithms, NLP, and general AI techniques.
3. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud, including Azure ML services, Azure Fabric, and Azure Cognitive Services.
4. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, with experience in building scalable and efficient AI/ML applications.
5. Solid understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, model evaluation, and deployment in AI/ML projects.
6. Experience in leading a team, including providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support.
7. Familiarity with software development methodologies, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines f and agile practices for AI/ML projects.
8. Experience with deploying and managing ML models in production environments.
9. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet project deadlines.
   Ability to articulate complex AI/ML concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
10. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to develop innovative AI/ML solutions.
11. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.