Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Optum · Plymouth, MN · Yesterday
$113k–$193k/yrFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead Full stack, AWS, AI/ML adoption across the team, driving innovative use of both AI and traditional ML techniques
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve AI-powered software solutions to meet customer and business needs
- Leverage emerging offerings from cloud service providers to enable efficient and cost-effective AI solutions
- 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
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
Required Qualifications
- Has a Bachelors Degree
- 9+ years of software engineering experience
- 4+ years of experience with Web and API development
- 2+ years of experience hosting applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- 1+ years of hands-on experience building AI/ML solutions, including LLMs, Generative AI, and traditional ML models
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of security, access controls, logging, monitoring, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and production operations
- Strong experience with Chatbots and NLP-based solutions
- Strong experience with Agentic AI (MCP or similar agent orchestration frameworks) and Strands Agents
- Strong experience in Python or Java
Pay
The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
Location and Schedule
If you live near Minneapolis, MN you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote position* as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.