Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet - technology and health care - with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get: Leading-edge solutions that improve the lives of millions. At Optum, our approach to technology isn't about designing another app to fix health care. It's about connecting patients and members to their care teams, payers to providers, and ultimately connecting a disconnected health system so that it works better for the people it was created to serve.
Our global technology team consists of more than 30,000 innovators from around the world passionate about using technology to improve the lives of people and communities. We are modernizing the health care system through modern analytics, comprehensive clinical expertise, innovative technologies and extensive experience in improving operational and clinical performance.
As a co-op on our Optum Technology team, you will be provided opportunities to channel your curiosity into initiative, working alongside distinguished engineers and developers pursuing innovations that improve the health care experience for everyone. We encourage you to dive in, explore and ask questions about creative ways to use technology to help make the health care system work like an actual system.
Throughout your 6-month co-op experience, you'll be placed within one of our technology functions engaging in life-changing work in a variety of domains which are highlighted in more detail below. You'll be leveraging modern technologies to transform and improve health care with a focus on simplification, enablement, enhancement, and modernization. In addition to challenging projects, the co-op also offers networking, training and collaboration opportunities as well and mentorship from experienced technology professionals and leaders.
The intent of our co-op program is to provide return internship opportunities or full-time employment opportunities at Optum, depending on eligibility.
Optum
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a leading information and technology-enabled health services company serving more than 127 million consumers, delivering the right care when and how it's needed. We are dedicated to evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Key Information Regarding the Co-op Program:

• As a reminder- you will be earning credit with your university for the work that you will be doing with us, that is what separates co-op apart from internships. Please ensure you have spoken with your school advisor regarding credit for this position
• Please see below for following tracks that this co-op program will incorporate into training and development:
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Engineering
  • Infrastructure & Operations Engineering
  • Product Management
  • Security Operations & Engineering
• This full-time co-op position will be available for the winter, starting January 2023
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• This position will be telecommute

Given the nature of this role being telecommute, you can expect to work fully remote. There are accommodations available for candidates wanting to commute to the office and the following are locations where this role will be available if candidates are interested. We are currently not offering housing assistance.

• Basking Ridge, NJ
• Boston, MA
• Cypress,
• Eden Prairie, MN
• Hartford, CT
• Irvine, CA
• Phoenix, AZ
• Raleigh, NC
• Schaumburg, IL

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or other Engineering degree, IT, MIS, other technology related fields i.e., Statistics, Actuary, Cyber-security, etc.
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors
• Must be earning credit with your university for the work that you will be doing with us. Please ensure you have spoken with your school advisor regarding credit for this position
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require visa sponsorship, TN visa holders, current H-1B visa holders, and/or those requiring green card sponsorship will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in core programming concepts and at least one programming language (Example: Python, Java, C, SQL, .NET)
• Involvement in any additional technical activities (Robotics, Comp. Science/Tech clubs, Tech or Engineering side projects, GitHub, etc.) and/or tech related employment experience

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Join our elite team of technology professionals who are deeply engaged in determining how we can change and improve health care. We encourage you to apply today. Find out how Optum's Technology Development Program can lead to 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.