Optum is looking to hire an experienced Data Scientist to lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions across the organization to help millions of people live healthier lives by connecting them with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML, including architecting, designing, developing and deploying production-grade AI solutions using techniques such as regression, classification, and deep neural networks, with experience using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
- 3+ years of experience working with at least one major cloud AI platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- 2 + years of experience developing and deploying production AI solutions utilizing Generative AI, including Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), text embeddings, and vector databases
- 2+ years of experience with MLOps processes, including managing end-to-end machine learning deployment and monitoring
- Knowledge of Exploratory data analysis, data engineering and building data pipelines
- Understanding of data privacy, security, and ethical considerations in AI system design
Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end AI/ML architecture aligned to business and technical goals
- Develop, maintain, and enforce AI/ML architecture guidelines, standards, and comprehensive review checklists
- Keep documentation current and ensure all AI projects align with established architecture best practices and compliance requirements
- Proactively review and assess AI solution architectures across projects
- Provide actionable feedback, coaching, and guidance to teams implementing AI/ML solutions
- Approve solution designs and ensure adherence to architecture standards before implementation
- Build rapid prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and accelerators to assess and demonstrate new technologies or approaches
Other
- You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
- Willingness to lead and manage global teams, including teams based in India
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
- Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
