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Lead AI ML Engineer at UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group - Company

Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United StatesFull-time - Lead (7-10 years)0 applicantsCloses Jul 21, 2026

Salary

USD 160,499 - 160,499 / year

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Job description

Job details

  • Location: Eden Prairie, Hennepin County
  • Work mode: Remote
  • Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
  • Salary: USD 160,499 per year

Role overview

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Lead AI ML Engineer to join Optum Tech, a global leader in healthcare innovation. In this senior leadership role, you will develop cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to solve complex healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes. You will guide technical strategy and implement advanced data analytics to make the health system work better for everyone.

Job details

This is a full-time, remote position based out of Eden Prairie, Hennepin County. This is not an internship. The offered salary for this role is 160,499 USD.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable AI and machine learning models to improve healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into technical AI specifications.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in best practices for ML development and deployment.
  • Optimize existing data pipelines to ensure high-quality input for predictive analytics models.
  • Stay current with emerging AI research to integrate innovative breakthroughs into the Optum Tech ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on AI and Machine Learning frameworks.
  • Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering production-ready ML models.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets and cloud computing environments.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary of 160,499 USD
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a global leader

Keywords

Machine LearningArtificial IntelligencePythonData AnalyticsDeep LearningHealthcare TechMLOpsNeural Networks