Lead Software Engineer - Remote

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.
Optum AI is UnitedHealth Group's enterprise AI team. We are AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care. We develop AI/ML solutions for the highest impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. In addition to transforming the health care journey through responsible AI/ML innovation, our charter also includes developing and supporting an enterprise AI/ML development platform.
Optum AI team members:

• Have impact at scale: We have the data and resources to make an impact at scale. When our solutions are deployed, they have the potential to make health care system work better for everyone
• Do ground-breaking work: Many of our current projects involve cutting edge ML, NLP and LLM techniques. Generative AI methods for working with structured and unstructured health care data are continuously being developed and improved. We are working in one of the most important frontiers of AI/ML research and development
• Partner with world-class experts on innovative solutions: Our team members are developing novel AI/ML solutions to business challenges. In some cases, this includes the opportunity to file patents and publish papers about the methods we develop. We also collaborate with AI/ML researchers at some of the world's top universities

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll architect and deploy scalable cloud platforms that power high-impact AI/ML solutions across UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. You'll collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers to build intelligent systems using generative AI, NLP, and LLMs-working with structured and unstructured health care data to solve some of the industry's most complex challenges. From designing enterprise-grade ML infrastructure to developing no-code and low-code AI applications, your work will directly improve the health care journey for millions. If you're passionate about responsible AI, breakthrough research, and making a difference at scale, this is your opportunity to lead the way.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, development, and deployment of a cloud-based platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Contribute to the technical design and development of the platform, making informed decisions on technology selection, infrastructure, and integration points
• Develop and maintain coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality and maintainable code
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure that the team follows coding standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and UI/UX designers, to ensure seamless integration and excellent user experience
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, AI/ML frameworks, and best practices, and share insights and knowledge with the team
• Monitor and optimize the platform's performance, ensuring efficient resource utilization and responsiveness. Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and scalable deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of the platform
• 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

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:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical developer or similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex cloud-based projects
• 5+ years of experience in cloud technologies, such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, and experience with serverless architecture, microservices, and containerization
• 5+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with distributed computing frameworks
• 1+ years of experience with Gen AI - using LLMs and frameworks, with hands-on experience in developing and deploying Gen AI solutions
• 1+ years of experience with security and compliance requirements in cloud-based environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven solid problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative technical solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies and AI/ML

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.