Optum ยท 2 months ago
Senior AI/ML Engineer - OptumRx - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $161K/yr
8+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior AI/ML Engineer will drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning solutions, collaborating with data scientists and engineers to build scalable AI/ML models and optimize algorithms.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms into production environments
Apply deep learning technologies for tasks such as computer vision, NLP, NLU, ASR, and semantic understanding
Work with agentic AI frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph
Optimize and quantize GenAI models, including those using RAG, Transformers, and VectorDBs
Handle large-scale training and inference using platforms like Databricks and PySpark
Perform statistical analysis, feature engineering, and dimensionality reduction (e.g., PCA, SVD, UMAP, t-SNE)
Build scalable AI platforms and integrate ML solutions into existing systems using REST APIs, Docker, and cloud services (Azure, AWS)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI architecture with business goals
Participate in AI governance processes including intake, proof-of-concept, and capital planning
Break down large initiatives into manageable, cost-effective projects with clear KPIs
Mentor junior AI/ML engineers and foster a collaborative, feedback-driven team culture
Engage in code reviews, pair programming, and community-based education initiatives
Qualification
Required
8+ years of total data science/data analytics experience
3+ years of work experience in AI projects with deployment of AI based projects in production
Leveraged Agentic AI, and Agentic Frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain)
Experience of working with Large Language Models, RAG, Transformers etc
Should have a working experience of AI/ML projects deployed in Production
3+ years of developing sophisticated ML models to create new data samples, patterns, or content based on existing data or inputs
3+ years of working with Azure/AWS services for AI/ML Projects (Databricks, AKS/EKS, ADF, Cognitive Services etc, Logic Apps, Power Automate etc.)
Preferred
Certifications in AI/ML
Experience in high level cloud architecture design for AI/ML projects
Experience implementing multiple machine learning and AI techniques such as supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning, Deep learning, NLP
Proven experience in CI/CD pipelines and tools like GitHub Actions
Proficiency with cloud development environments such as Azure Proficiency with experience in ML and NLP
Knowledge of Optum AI tools/governance e.g., UAIS (United AI Studio) and MLRB (Machine Learning Review Board)
Familiarity with AIML governance, ethics, and responsible AI practices
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
Proven solid programming skills in Python
Proven track record in resolving code vulnerabilities
Proven orchestration and management of containers in production environments for AI/ML projects
Proven good grasp of using LLMs, Deploying LLMs Proficiency in libraries such as Hugging face and OpenAI API
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Chief Financial Officer
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