Sr AI/ML Scientist – Remote

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

At OptumInsight AI team, we are dedicated to building innovative applications and products that leverage AI and machine learning (ML) to improve outcomes within the healthcare ecosystem. We tackle complex, real-world problems with significant business impact, transforming real word data into intelligent AI/ML-driven solutions that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the healthcare system. Our team is at the forefront of adopting next-generation AI technologies, constantly exploring what is possible to drive meaningful change.

 

We are seeking a senior AI/ML Engineer who is passionate about solving challenging problems. In this role, you will be an essential part of our AI team, focusing on translating ambiguous and complex business challenges into well-defined problem formulations. You will lead efforts in research, development and deployment of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions, utilizing technologies such as NLP, deep learning models and LLMs.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use AI/ML technologies to innovate current Optum operations. The tasks of innovation include, but not limited to: Smart revenue management, Intelligent payment platform, medical chart processing, medical code generation, medical image processing, etc.
• Work closely with business and operations to understand the business requirements. To be able convert ambiguous requirements to AI solutions
• Have solid implementation skills to the proposed solutions and work closely with engineering team to create product pipelines that are scalable and flexible
• Willing to work in an agile and fast-moving working environment
• Passion for learning and innovating at new AI technologies that can facilitate future projects

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Math/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, bioinformatics or other technical fields with profound mathematical training
• 3+ years of experience in understanding business problems and formulating AI solutions
• 3+ years of experience in one of the scripting languages, such as: Java, Python, SQL, PySpark, C++
• 3+ years of experience in NLP, image processing, Generative AI, etc.
• Experience developing and deploying models in one of cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Ability to initiate and drive projects from start to completion with minimal guidance
• Ability to communicate the results of analysis in a clear and effective manner

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Math/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Bioinformatics or other technical fields

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.  

 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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