Jobs · Engineering · Minnesota

Senior AI/ML Engineer Remote Nationwide or Hybrid in MN/DC/NJ

Optum · Minnetonka, MN · 3 wk ago
Engineering$120k–$215k/yrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Drive responsible use of AI/ML adoption across the team, driving innovative use of both Generative AI and traditional ML techniques
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve AI-powered software solutions to meet customer and business needs
  • Develop responsible AI solutions and service components to support the Provider community, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards
  • Develop new features leveraging AI/ML, including Generative AI models, predictive analytics, and automation capabilities
  • Provide technical leadership for AI initiatives, including Chatbots and conversational AI solutions
  • Partner with product management, architects, and engineering leadership to deliver creative, scalable AI solutions for healthcare challenges
  • Drive alignment with enterprise AI strategies and ensure solutions meet business objectives and engineering best practices
  • Accountable for high-quality software deliverables and operational excellence
  • Mentor and train team members on AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and responsible AI practices
  • Collaborate with broader engineering teams to integrate AI into cloud modernization efforts and digital-first initiatives
  • Exercise independent judgment to prioritize, plan, and manage AI-related activities and projects

Required Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience building AI/ML solutions, including LLMs, Generative AI, and traditional ML models
  • 4+ years of experience with Web and API development
  • 4+ years of experience hosting applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
  • Solid experience with Chatbots, Conversational AI, and NLP-based solutions
  • Solid experience with Agentic AI (MCP or similar agent orchestration frameworks) and Strands Agents
  • Solid experience in Python or Java
  • Solid knowledge of security, access controls, logging, monitoring, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and production operations
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1/OPT, CPT, or other employment-based visa status)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the healthcare industry
  • Full-stack engineering experience

Pay and Benefits

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).

The salary for this role will range from $120,100 - $214,500 annually based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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