AI or ML Engineer

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.  

AI Engineer is tasked with the design, development, and deployment of advanced generative AI models and systems. This position requires close collaboration with data scientists, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate generative AI solutions into existing products and develop new innovative features. Proficiency in the Agentic AI framework is vital for coordinating multiple autonomous AI agents to accomplish complex tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement Generative AI Models: Develop sophisticated generative AI algorithms and models to create new data samples, patterns, or content based on existing data or inputs
• Data Processing: Collaborate with stakeholders to preprocess, analyze, and interpret extensive datasets
• Model Deployment: Deploy generative AI models into production environments, ensuring scalability and robustness
• Optimization: Conduct model testing, validation, and optimization to enhance performance
• Integration: Work with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate generative AI solutions into products
• Research: Stay current with the latest advancements in generative AI technologies and practices
• Agentic AI Framework: Utilize the Agentic AI framework to coordinate multiple AI agents for the completion of complex tasks
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship to junior team members and offer technical guidance
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on AI/ML
• Experience with data preprocessing and analysis
• Knowledge of the Agentic AI framework and its application in AI systems
• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Solid programming skills in Python, Java, or C++
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Proven excellent problem-solving abilities and algorithmic thinking
• Proven solid communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data processing
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git
• Understanding of Generative AI, associated technologies and frameworks like RAG, agents etc.

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.