Senior AI ML Engineer - Remote

Job ID: 95955894432Posted: 2026-08-15Location: San Francisco, California, United StatesSalary: $120,100 - $214,500/yearJob Area: TechnologyCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum 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 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, benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.As a lead AI/ML Engineer at Optum AI, you'll be designing and developing AI systems to improve patient care.We often deliver the entire solution, from healthcare data ingest, generative agents and AI models deployment, data extraction, agent/model results and analytics, to the applications used for reviewing clinical data and AI results. Our current projects involve both leveraging and building cutting edge Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies from scratch.We have the data and resources to make an impact on a scale. When our solutions are deployed, they benefit millions of people. We are a globally distributed and diverse team with the shared passion to improve patient outcomes, improve healthcare operations, and streamline payments.We pay attention to the details to make sure we deliver quality, the first time.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:Lead and contribute to the design and hands-on implementation of AI/ML platform that enables Optum to derive information from patient data in a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective mannerPartner with product managers, data scientists, prompt designers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable AI systemsLeverage AI assisted tools for design, implementation, code reviews, and testingEnsure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code and specifications. Lead by example to deliver product quality the first timeDrive architectural decisions and contribute to our long-term technical strategy for AI/ML systemsOwn end to end delivery of platform and agent capabilities, from problem definition through design, implementation, modular packaging, deployment, and production monitoringPartner with cross-functional teams to define scope, success criteria, and delivery milestones, then execute with solid engineering rigor through CI/CD, environment readiness, and quality gates to deliver on schedule without compromising reliability or maintainabilityStay ahead of the curve on emerging AI/ML technologies, tools, and research, and evaluate their applicability to business problems. Embrace and promote a culture of innovation through rapid iteration, experimentation and data driven decision-makingBe a trusted technical advisor to management, internal stakeholders, and customersMentor and lead other engineers to reach their potentialYou'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 degree in Computer Science or related field, or 4+ years of equivalent experience4+ years of experience in Python programming4+ years of hands-on experience in modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or Google. GCP)4+ years of experience working with various AI/ML infrastructure, tools and platforms across the full stack of AI/ML technology2+ years of experience in a team lead role1+ years of experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)Proven track record of engaging with customers to design and deliver at least two complete AI products, from ideation to product releasePreferred Qualifications:Experience with the challenges of delivering and monitoring LLM based cloud systems into productionExperience in HealthcareProven solid knowledge of CI/CD principles with hands on experience designing and operating multiple production grade pipelinesProficient with GitHub and GitHub Actions, artifact and dependency management, containerization using Docker, and infrastructure as code using Terraform to enable reliable, repeatable, and secure deploymentsProven solid communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiencesDemonstrated bias for actionDemonstrated passion for innovation and staying current with emerging AI/ML trends*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay 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 $120,100 to $214,500 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. #OptumTechPJ