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Lead AI/ML Scientist - Remote
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Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation.
Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges.
Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum AI is UnitedHealth Group's enterprise AI team.
We are AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care.
We develop AI/ML solutions for the highest impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx.
In addition to transforming the health care journey through responsible AI/ML innovation, our charter also includes developing and supporting an enterprise AI/ML development platform.
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:Develop novel AI approaches for healthcare using both structured and unstructured dataBuild and test deep learning and traditional ML models in distributed computing environmentsDesign and plan experiments, conduct statistical analysis and create data visualizationsCommunicate findings with business stakeholders and collaborate to develop solutions that meet customer needsCollaborate with the Responsible Use of AI (RUAI) team to ensure that the delivered solutions are compliant with company policies and standardsDevelop code and model documentation, patents and publications in scientific conferences and journalsCollaborate with engineering teams to develop robust data pipelines of MLOps procedures for new solutionsStay up to date with latest technologies and literatureYou'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
:MS in computer science or related quantitative field and 5+ years of industry/academic experience in AI/ML or a related field OR a PhD and 2+ years of experience5+ years of AI/ML experience5+ years of experience with Python, classical ML methods and deep learning, including deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorflowPreferred
Qualifications
:Experience with LLM frameworks and/or NLP approaches such as text embedding and text classificationExperience with distributed computing approaches such as SparkExperience with Snowflake and other relational databasesExperience working on collaborative software projects using GitHubProven solid technical communication skills*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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.
Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges.
Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum AI is UnitedHealth Group's enterprise AI team.
We are AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care.
We develop AI/ML solutions for the highest impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx.
In addition to transforming the health care journey through responsible AI/ML innovation, our charter also includes developing and supporting an enterprise AI/ML development platform.
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:Develop novel AI approaches for healthcare using both structured and unstructured dataBuild and test deep learning and traditional ML models in distributed computing environmentsDesign and plan experiments, conduct statistical analysis and create data visualizationsCommunicate findings with business stakeholders and collaborate to develop solutions that meet customer needsCollaborate with the Responsible Use of AI (RUAI) team to ensure that the delivered solutions are compliant with company policies and standardsDevelop code and model documentation, patents and publications in scientific conferences and journalsCollaborate with engineering teams to develop robust data pipelines of MLOps procedures for new solutionsStay up to date with latest technologies and literatureYou'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
:MS in computer science or related quantitative field and 5+ years of industry/academic experience in AI/ML or a related field OR a PhD and 2+ years of experience5+ years of AI/ML experience5+ years of experience with Python, classical ML methods and deep learning, including deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorflowPreferred
Qualifications
:Experience with LLM frameworks and/or NLP approaches such as text embedding and text classificationExperience with distributed computing approaches such as SparkExperience with Snowflake and other relational databasesExperience working on collaborative software projects using GitHubProven solid technical communication skills*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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.
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