AI/ML Engineer - Hybrid | , MN

Machine Learning Engineer

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.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement machine learning solutions using LLMs
• Utilize the LangChain framework for working with closed source and open-source models
• Apply fine-tuning methodologies to optimize machine learning models for specific tasks and datasets
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to PEP8 standards
• Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker for development and deployment
• Ensure the production quality of code, including thorough testing and documentation
• Be comfortable working on the terminal for various development and deployment tasks
• Work on traditional machine learning methods like XGBoost for classification tasks and unsupervised learning techniques like K-means

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of proven experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• 3+ years of experience with machine learning concepts and fine-tuning methodologies
• 3+ years of professional coding experience in Python, following PEP8 standards
• Experience using the LangChain framework.
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience ensuring production-quality code, including thorough testing and documentation
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Proven comfortable working in the terminal for development and deployment tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience
• Statistical knowledge

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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.