The Role
Lead and manage a team of data scientists and ML engineers to design, develop, deploy, and monitor production ML/LLM solutions (including RAG). Translate business needs into data-driven solutions, ensure production-quality code and compliance, promote data literacy, and continuously improve model performance and methodologies.
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Requisition Number: 2337620
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.
AI/ML Engineers code and develop software that deploys ML models and algorithms into production. Communicate and present complex analytics results and concepts to leadership and internal stakeholders. Employ AI and/or ML that may include natural language processing (NLP), natural language understanding (NLU), semantic understanding, intent classification, computer vision, deep learning, and automatic speech recognition (ASR).Applies deep learning technologies to give computers the capability to visualize, learn and respond to complex situations. May adapt machine learning to areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics and other products that allow users to have an interactive experience. Work with large scale computing frameworks, data analysis systems. Employees in this role are expected to apply knowledge of experimental methodologies, statistics, optimization, probability theory and machine learning using code for tool building, statistical analysis, using both general purpose software and statistical languages. Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
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.
AI/ML Engineers code and develop software that deploys ML models and algorithms into production. Communicate and present complex analytics results and concepts to leadership and internal stakeholders. Employ AI and/or ML that may include natural language processing (NLP), natural language understanding (NLU), semantic understanding, intent classification, computer vision, deep learning, and automatic speech recognition (ASR).Applies deep learning technologies to give computers the capability to visualize, learn and respond to complex situations. May adapt machine learning to areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics and other products that allow users to have an interactive experience. Work with large scale computing frameworks, data analysis systems. Employees in this role are expected to apply knowledge of experimental methodologies, statistics, optimization, probability theory and machine learning using code for tool building, statistical analysis, using both general purpose software and statistical languages. Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
- Oversee the design and development of predictive models and machine learning algorithms
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and define their data needs
- Translate business problems into data-driven solutions, presenting complex results in a clear and actionable manner
- Monitor model performance and continuously improve the accuracy of predictions and insights
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest data science trends and technologies, implementing new methodologies as appropriate
- Promote data literacy throughout the organization, educating staff on how to use data to drive decision-making
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations
- Works with less structured, more complex issues
- Serves as a resource to others
- 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:
- Proven experience with LLMs
- Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
- Experience in ensuring the production quality of code, including thorough testing and documentation
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and fine-tuning methodologies
- Basic understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker
- Proficiency in using the Langchain framework
- Proven excellent coding skills in Python, with adherence to PEP8 standards
- Proven solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Proven comfortable working on the terminal for various development and deployment tasks #AIForBetterHealthcare
Skills Required
- Proven experience with LLMs
- Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
- Experience in ensuring production quality of code, including thorough testing and documentation
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and fine-tuning methodologies
- Basic understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker
- Proficiency in using the Langchain framework
- Proven excellent coding skills in Python, with adherence to PEP8 standards
- Proven solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
- Proven comfortable working on the terminal for various development and deployment tasks
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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The Company
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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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.
Typical time on-site:
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