AI/ML Engineer

Optum; Bangalore Rural, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an AIML Engineer to design and implement AI-focused architectures integrating data sources for ML, GenAI, and LLM use cases. You will work across data sources, models, and APIs to enhance consumer journeys and automate processes.

You will apply NLP, develop ML solutions in production, and collaborate with product teams while staying abreast of AI/ML advancements. Strong Python and data science fundamentals are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Python using common data science libraries such as scikit-learn and Databricks
• 3+ years of experience applying NLP (transformers, gpt,etc) in a production setting using large amounts of data
• 2+ years of experience applying LLMs (RAG, vector db, embeddings) to solve real world problems
• Experience applying data science techniques in a commercial enterprise, including supervised, unsupervised learning, NLP, time-series forecasting and other statistical analyses
• Experience building APIs for the models
• Good experience with one of the cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP). Having Azure cloud experience is preferred
• Organized self-starter, with drive and commitment; able to work with little supervision
• Demonstrated solid written & verbal communication skills; including the ability to present detailed analyses to a broad audience
• Demonstrated solid analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML models to solve complex business problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI/ML integration
• Conduct data analysis and interpret results to drive decision-making
• Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in the field of AI/ML

Skills

Python

NLP

LLMs

APIs

Cloud platforms

Communication

Data analysis

Tools

Databricks

scikit-learn

Java/J2EE

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

ReactJS

Angular

NodeJS

SvelteJS

Vue.js

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The AIML Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing an AI focused architecture involving different data sources (pdfs, excels, macros, APIs, etc) prepared for different models (ML,GenAI and LLMs) that work in a cohesive way for various use cases for the consumers.

Engineer will also be responsible for finding AIML opportunities and implementing AI/ML solutions within Sales and Digital space to improve/ enhance user experience, automate manual process and make predictive analysis in consumer journey and support competitive analysis and study. The candidate should be proficient in Python and have a solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and techniques.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML models to solve complex business problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI/ML integration
• Conduct data analysis and interpret results to drive decision-making
• Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in the field of AI/ML
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Python using common data science libraries such as scikit-learn and Databricks
• 3+ years of experience applying NLP (transformers, gpt,etc) in a production setting using large amounts of data
• 2+ years of experience applying LLMs (RAG, vector db, embeddings) to solve real world problems
• Experience applying data science techniques in a commercial enterprise, including supervised, unsupervised learning, NLP, time-series forecasting and other statistical analyses
• Experience building APIs for the models
• Good experience with one of the cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP). Having Azure cloud experience is preferred
• Organized self-starter, with drive and commitment; able to work with little supervision
• Demonstrated solid written & verbal communication skills; including the ability to present detailed analyses to a broad audience
• Demonstrated solid analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using vision and speech models in GenAI
• Proven ability to design and develop proof of concept prototypes for advanced features and designs
• Proven ability to design, build, and maintain highly reusable Java/J2EE, JavaScript, HTML and CSS code
• Proven ability to develop and maintain web applications using modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as ReactJS, Angular, NodeJS, Svelte JSor Vue.js
• Proven ability to collaborate with product owners to implement responsive and visually appealing user interfaces
• Proven ability to implement user interface functionality using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Proven ability to write high-quality, well-documented code that follows best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability.