Research & Development
Lead applied research in LLMs, generative AI, and multimodal models.
Evaluate and experiment with state-of-the-art architectures (e.g., Transformers, Diffusion Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
Publish internal whitepapers and contribute to external conferences where applicable.
Engineering & Implementation
Design and implement scalable AIML pipelines using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, and MLflow.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production using MLOps best practices (CI/CD, model versioning, monitoring).
Tooling & Infrastructure
Evaluate and integrate advanced AIML tools such as GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI, and Hugging Face Transformers.
Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to ensure scalable and secure model deployment.
Architecture & Strategy
Architect end-to-end AIML systems including data ingestion, model training, inference, and feedback loops.
Partner with enterprise architects and product leaders to align AIML capabilities with business goals 3.
Mentorship & Collaboration
Mentor junior engineers and researchers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders
Builder Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field.
4+ years of experience in AIML engineering and research.
Proven expertise in LLMs, generative AI, and deep learning.
Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, Keras).
Experience with experiment tracking tools (e.g., Weights & Biases, MLflow).
Hands-on experience with MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring.
Familiarity with AIML governance, ethics, and responsible AI practices
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. SM
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering and research
- Expertise in LLMs, generative AI, and deep learning
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn and Keras
- Experience with experiment tracking tools such as Weights & Biases and MLflow
- Hands-on experience with MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring
- Familiarity with AI/ML governance, ethics, and responsible AI practices
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
Optum Insights
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
