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.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Lead design, development, and AI solutioning aligned to business objectives
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Translate business problems into scalable AI-driven architectures and solutions
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Build, deploy, and optimize AI/ML models and pipelines
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Drive integration of AI capabilities into applications and workflows
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team
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Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to define use cases
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Ensure model performance, reliability, and production stability
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Identify automation opportunities and implement AI-driven improvements
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Oversee end-to-end delivery including development, testing, and support
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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:
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Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
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Solid experience in AI/ML model development, deployment, and optimization
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Solid understanding of data processing, APIs, and system integration
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Expertise in full-stack development (React JS/Angular + backend technologies)
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Proven expertise in AI solutioning, translating business problems into scalable AI-driven solutions
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Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar programming languages
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Proven ability to lead teams and drive end-to-end delivery
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Proven excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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.
