Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global leader in health care innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to enhance health systems. The Senior Software Engineer will lead the design and implementation of AI/ML systems to improve patient care and contribute to the transformation of healthcare through innovative digital solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design and hands-on implementation of AI/ML systems that enables Optum to derive information from patient data in a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective manner
- Partner with product managers, data scientists, prompt designers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable AI systems
- Leverage AI assisted tools for design, implementation, code reviews, and testing
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code and specifications. Lead by example to deliver product quality the first time
- Drive architectural decisions and contribute to our long-term technical strategy for AI/ML systems
- Own the full lifecycle of AI/ML initiatives-from problem definition and data exploration to agent development, deployment, and monitoring. Define project scope, success metrics, and timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensure timely delivery while not compromising on quality
- Stay ahead of the curve on emerging AI/ML technologies, tools, and research, and evaluate their applicability to business problems. Embrace and promote a culture of innovation through rapid iteration, experimentation and data driven decision-making
- Be a trusted technical advisor to management, internal stakeholders, and customers
- Mentor and lead other engineers to reach their potential
Skills
- BS with 5+ years of experience or MS and 3+ years in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of experience working with various AI/ML infrastructure, tools and platforms across the full stack of AI/ML technology
- 1+ years of experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Proven track record of engaging with customers to design and deliver at least two complete AI products, from ideation to product release
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or Google). GCP
- Experience with the challenges of delivering and monitoring LLM based cloud systems into production
- Experience in Healthcare
- Proven solid communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Proven bias for Action
- Proven passion for innovation and staying current with emerging AI/ML trends
- 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 (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
- We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable
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