Associate AI/ML Engineer - Hybrid in Eden prairie, MN

Job ID: 99861949088Posted: 2026-08-29Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $77,000 - $137,600/yearJob Area: TechnologyCompany: UnitedHealth GroupThe Associate AI/ML Engineer role is an exciting, dynamic role within the Enterprise Security and Resilience Office (ESRO) Cyber AI team. Our AI engineering team builds innovative solutions to improve UHG's cybersecurity stance. The data and systems we protect are distributed across the world, are a complex combination of technologies, and are always evolving. Cybersecurity data is collected in structured, unstructured, and semi-structured formats, at varying velocities, and in a complex, dynamic security environment. The ideal candidate has experience creatively navigating development, analytic, and engineering challenges within a large organization.If you reside in Eden Prairie, MN, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges. Primary responsibilities:Working with senior team members and internal customers to produce meaningful data science models, ML or AI solutions that impact cybersecurityCollecting, cleaning, processing, and analyzing data related to enterprise cybersecurityDeveloping ML/AI models within an operational CICD pipelineWorking with source data teams to understand security and operational processes through dataRemaining up to date and on the cutting edge of big data, data science, ML and AI technologyConstantly learning and adapting to new techniques, languages, and technologiesDesign, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AIYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 CS or IT or engineering related field1+ years of experience developing and delivering statistical models, ML or AI solutions (project work or internship accepted) 1+ years of experience with data engineering concepts with an affinity for developing code from the command line1+ years of Software development experience with Python or Java6+ months of experience with GenAI (project work or internship accepted) Preferred Qualifications:Proven problem-solving skillsGraph ML knowledgeDemonstrated self-motivated learning capabilitiesTeamwork spirit through disciplined collaborationsExperience in the cyber security domain  Foundational knowledge in information technology, including hardware, networking, architecture, protocols, file systems and operating systemsPySpark experiencePetabyte-scale experience with Big Data and data scienceExperience working with Big Data systemsSQL, H2O, Unix, SAS and R experienceAzure Open AI StudioDatabricksAWS NeptuneGood communicationEffective and efficient presentation to different level stakeholders with different backgrounds *All Telecommuters 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 $77,000 to $137,600 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.#RPO #YELLOW